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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Dressing Case

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Dressing Case

Year

1804

Medium

  • Asian hardwood,
  • glass,
  • brass (alloy)

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Asian hardwood,
  • glass,
  • brass (alloy)

Materials

glass, Asian hardwood, brass (alloy)

Dimensions

17.1 x 41.9 x 24.4 cm (6 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Applied, engraved oval brass plate in center of lid: "Edward Dexter / 1804"

Marks: Inscription in ink on underside of box: Archie [?] (Archro (?))

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund

Object Number

1999.57.6

Type

  • Furniture

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Dressing Case, 1804
Asian hardwood; glass; brass (alloy)
17.1 x 41.9 x 24.4 cm (6 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches)
Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund 1999.57.6

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