Summary
Richly gilded ceramic tile depicting a scene of invasion.
The small Chinese court at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition was located in the northern transept of the Royal Exhibition Building. Its principal feature was a large hexagonal temple that displayed tea from every province of China.
Physical Description
Tile, ceramic. Depicts a scene of invasion, within an intricate floral and geometric border. Two men stand outside a house waving flaming torches. In the doorway to the house, partially hidden from view, a richly dressed Japanese courtesan is leaning, watching their actions in alarm. Tile is gilded and intricately painted in russets, greens and gold.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
170 mm (Width), 8 mm (Depth), 103 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
168 mm (Length), 8 mm (Width), 103 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Chinese Art, Decorative Arts, Earthenware, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building
