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Boxes for Fans

Rectangular boxes with the sides plain. The lids are carved with leaves and flowers, (one with butterflies), and a plain oval central reservation against a trellised ground. The hinged lid is padded inside and lined with blue satin. The base shows traces of similar lining. Size: 3 x 23.2 x 5 cm; 2.2 x 23.2 x 5 cm

Place: China

Object Type: box

Century: 19th century

Material: Sandalwood

Museum Accession Number: X.1004 & 1005