Lidded Box
1500-1600 (made)
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Carved lacquer box and cover, decorated with peach design
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lacquer, carved |
| Brief description | Box and cover, carved lacquer, China, Ming dynasty, 1500-1600 |
| Physical description | Carved lacquer box and cover, decorated with peach design |
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| Gallery label | Box with peach design
Ming dynasty
1500-1600
Peach blossoms appear in the second month of the Chinese year and are thus a symbol of spring. They are also believed to drive away malevolent spirits and are placed on house doors at the New Year.
Carved lacquer on wood
J.O.P. Bland Gift
Museum no. Circ.19-1912(2009) |
| Credit line | J.O.P Bland Gift |
| Object history | Given by J. O. P. Bland, accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.19:1-1912 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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