Model boat
Category
Models
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bone, Paint, Glass, Wood
Measurements
334 x 210 mm; 535 mm (Length)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338822
Summary
Model Canton flower boat, partly enclosed with rooms and a terrace on top. All made of intricately carved bone. With many figures, vases of flowers, tables, crockery, lanterns, and some Chinese character, part painted in bright colours. Banners on the stern. On an embroidery covered stand. In a glass case.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.