Toilet set c. 1795

anonymous

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This anonymous "Toilet set" from c. 1795 features a gilded, shield-shaped mirror atop a two-drawer stand. The stand is decorated with an intricate Chinoiserie design, referencing the popular fascination with East Asian art and culture in Europe at the time. Its compact size suggests this piece was meant for personal use in a boudoir or dressing room. The elegant design showcases the craftsmanship of the unknown maker and the enduring appeal of Chinoiserie aesthetics.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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The principal piece of this toilet set is a small chest of drawers with an attached mirror. This example was made in China, though its mirror follows an English design. It was commissioned by the Canton-based Dutch merchant Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest as a gift for his daughter in the Netherlands; her initials are found on the accompanying toilet boxes.