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ETHNOGRAPHY : ASIA

Object Name

PALANQUIN & STAND

Date Made

19th Century - early
19th Century - early

Place Made

Japan
Japan

Description

Palanquin and stand. Ceremonial palanquin (norimono), of wood decorated in black lacquer and gold leaf with gilt metal fittings. The inside is decorated with floral watercolours and the occupant could look through the slits protected with gauze.

Materials

wood

Catalogue Number

BELUM.C640.1891, A6043, A6044

Copyright

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