Gardemeles Museum

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Lacquer Tray

papier- mache, garden scene painted with lacquer over gold leaf. 11" across

from Sanday Recycling Centre

probably Chinese export ware but similar objects were being produced in Europe at this time.

By rosey at August 11, 2020

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