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Inspiration from the East
Eileen Gray (Irish): screen and Lacquer panels from a shrine.

Eileen Gray (Irish): screen. Lacquer on wood, with silver leaf veneer. 207 x 435 x 1.7 cm (each panel: 207 x 54 x 1.7 cm). French, 1928. V&A: W.40-1977.Lacquer panels from a shrine. Lacquer on wood. 153.5 x 34.5 cm; 153.5 x 35 cm; 148.5 x 37.5 cm; 148.5 x 36.8 cm. Japanese, 19th century. V&A: W.1A/9-1913, W.1A/10-1913, W.1A/11-1913 and W.1A/12-1913.
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Art Deco 1910 - 1939

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Eileen Gray (Irish): screen.
Lacquer on wood, with silver leaf veneer.
207 x 435 x 1.7 cm (each panel: 207 x 54 x 1.7 cm).
French, 1928. V&A: W.40-1977.

Lacquer panels from a shrine.
Lacquer on wood.
153.5 x 34.5 cm; 153.5 x 35 cm; 148.5 x 37.5 cm; 148.5 x 36.8 cm.
Japanese, 19th century.
V&A: W.1A/9-1913, W.1A/10-1913, W.1A/11-1913,

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