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Works from the George Warre Collection

Various, 1700–1900

Includes: 1) 5 bronze sword guards inlaid with silver and gold, Japanese, 18th century; 2) two Tibetan dorje; 3) ink stone, Chinese, 19th century; 4) lacquer brush box, inlaid pewter, Japanese, 19th century; 5) bronze box, inlaid silver with inscriptions, Chinese; 6) bronze folding candlestick, Japanese, 19the century; 7) perfume burner, Japanese, 19th century; 8) cloisonne enamel vase, Chinese, 19th century; 9) bronze water vessel, Chinese, 19th century; 10) snuff box in aventurine, English, circa 1760. Museum records only 1) plus cloisonne puzzle ball according to 2004 audit.

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Title of artwork, date

Works from the George Warre Collection, 1700–1900

Date supported

1938

Medium and material

Bronze, Cloisonne enamel

Dimensions

Various

Gifted by

Captain George Warre

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