Japanese Lacquer Figure of a Seated Mandarin
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Daten.d.
Object NameFigure
Mediumwood, shell, lacquer and human hair
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 315 × 185 × 160mm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089849
About MeThis Japanese lacquerwork figure of a man sitting in a chair on an oval pedestal base is decorated with inlaid shell in the shape of dragons, peacocks, foliage, flowers and abstract geometric motifs. His face is gilded and he has a wispy beard and moustache made from human facial hair. His feet are also gilded.
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
James Cromar Watt
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
Edo Period, late 19th century
