Decorative object - Lacquer Jewel Box, c1900

Historical information

This item belonged to Mrs. Eliza Reardon, great grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.

Significance

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

Physical description

A rectangular black lacquered jewellery box. The lid in decorated with an image of 3 Chinese women, a man and a child in traditional clothing. They are looking at an open box on the floor which has mice coming out of it.

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