Functional object - Metal Jewellery Box, c1900

Historical information

From the Raper Collection, Wodonga Historical Society.

Significance

This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.

Physical description

A Jewellery box made from metal featuring an embossed dragon design on the lid and also on the sides. The box is lined with red satin. Chinese and Japanese artefacts were popular at the beginning of the 20th century.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed dragon design

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