Zimingzhong for an emperor

Made:
circa 1770 in United Kingdom

Copper-gilded foreigner holding sheep which plays eight tunes. The box is adorned with landscape paintings that change as curtains rise and fall to cover them as the music plays. Clock by Robert Ward. (So 182765).

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2020-29
Materials:
enamel, copper and glass
Measurements:
overall: 103 cm x 65 cm x 55 cm,
type:
automaton