Untitled
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1675
Materials
Wood, coromandel lacquer, iron, metal
Place of origin
Jingdezhen
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147113
Summary
A six-panel 'coromandel' lacquer screen, Chinese Export, late 17th century. In two parts (one NT 1147113.1 and the other NT 1147113.2). Later hinges and clasps on the site of the original feet.
Provenance
Reputedly the gift of Elihu Yale (1649-1721) of Plas Grono to Joshua Edisbury (d. 1718) of Erddig or his wife, Grace Delves (d. 1680), in 1682. Not listed in the inventory taken at Erddig in 1726. Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.