Box

Description

Hexagonal box and cover of red lacquered wood, one of a pair, carved with panels of peony flowers and leaves reserved on a diaper ground, the top inlaid with jade panels (some missing), borders of key-fret pattern: China, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1870.13.9

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Box

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Materials

Lacquer, Jade

Physical description

Red lacquer

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Box