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Object Timeline

1968	We acquired this object. Work on this object began.
2011	We photographed this object.
2024	You found it!

Sidewall, Chinese Dragon

This is a sidewall. It was designed by Antony Little. It is dated 1968 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is screen-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Clarence House.

A rectangular vanity case in red with black enamel and with fine lines that run horizontally. On the right and left sides, black vertical stripes outlined with gold surround a band of black enamel vines and dragons on a background of red. On each corner are diamonds set in a horizontal rectangle and the thumbpiece is set with diamonds, as well. This case has a mirror and place for powder. It also has a small open compartment.

Vanity Case, Dragon, ca. 1927
enamel, rose-cut and other diamonds, gold, mirrored plate glass.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.7

Its dimensions are

137 x 80 cm (53 15/16 x 31 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in left selvedge: No. 22 Design Antony Little - Osborne & Little, Made in England.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Chinese Dragon; Designed by Antony Little (British 1942-); England; screen-printed; 137 x 80 cm (53 15/16 x 31 1/2 in.); Gift of Clarence House; 1968-134-3

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CCEX/
Accession Number 1968-134-3
Object ID 18463891