Painted enamel hand warmer and cover

Filled with hot coals this hand warmer would have been an effective barrier against the cold.

This hand warmer has a rounded rectangular body with a sunken base below a handle attached to the two shorter sides. The cover is pieced with interlocking coin patterns and painted with floral designs.

Enamel painting was introduced to China by Western missionary artists who served within the imperial court. It was practised in enamel workshops in both Beijing and Guangzhou (Canton).

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Online ID:	000-190-001-265-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1871.45.7 A
Date:	18th century
Material:	Surface enamel
Dimensions:	4.00" H x 7.00" L x 5.00" B overall
What:	Incense casket / part
Subject:	Surface enamels
Who:	Dundas Collection
Where:	China, Beijing
Event:
Description:	Part of an incense casket of surface enamel, one of three parts: China, Beijing
References:	Wilkinson, Jane and Nick Pearce. Harmony & Contrast: A Journey through East Asian Art. Edinburgh: NMS Publishing, 1996.
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