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Watch with Japanese Motifs
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During the 18th century, because the supply of Japanese lacquer was limited to that imported to Europe by the Dutch through their base in Deshima, Japan, European craftsmen introduced japanning, a type of pseudo-lacquer made with shellac.
| Artist / Maker | Jacques de Lafeuille (French) John Russell (1745-1817) (Clockmaker) |
|---|---|
| Date | Case: 1754-1755; Movement is slightly later |
| Culture / Origin | Pocket watches |
| Dimensions | 1160×1384 px (digital) |
| Department | watches |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Wikimedia Commons · Licence: Public domain.
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