Case fr carrying lip paint

Small tortoiseshell case, hinged at one side

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Small tortoiseshell case, hinged at one side
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Small tortoiseshell case, hinged at one side, for carrying lip paint, decorated with two inlaid brass flowers, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173300
Materials:
tortoiseshell, silver, brass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 42 mm x 35 mm x 5 mm,
type:
cosmetic container
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)