Tortoiseshell style plate

Description

A plate, stained to imitate tortoiseshell, with a lacquered design depicting a flying crane against a lake, in the Japanese style, c 1900. The edges of the plate are fluted and decorated with a gold coloured geometric pattern. The plate is delaminating and much of the applied laquerwork is missing. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
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Object number

WCHL : 33

Date

1900 ( circa)

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Dimensions
Depth
32mm
Diameter
207mm

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