ETHNOGRAPHY : ASIA
Object Name
PALANQUIN & STAND
Date Made
19th Century - early
19th Century - early
19th Century - early
Place Made
Japan
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
National Museums NI