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Writing Box and Cover
Writing Box and Cover
Writing Box and Cover
Writing Box and Cover

Writing Box and Cover

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Object NameBox
Mediumlacquer
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 6 cm, Depth: 2 cm, Width: 21.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024906
About MeThis red lacquer writing box is decorated with a mountain scene with pagodas and figures as well as flowers around the sides. The box contains an inkstone for grinding the inkcake to produce a fine ink for calligraphy.
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