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Ruyi

Clutch Bag
2021 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This clutch bag has a rectangular body, decorated with a marbled lacquer known as xipi (rhinoceros hide)or boluo (pineapple), made from black lacquer and gold foil. The interior is lined with leather. The clasp is made of 18K gold and set with white diamond.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRuyi (series title)
Materials and techniques
Lacquer, gold foil, 18K gold, diamond, leather
Brief description
Clutch bag, black lacquer and gold foils (xipi lacquer), lined with leather, clasp of 18K gold set with diamond, designed by Jiang Qiong Er of Shang Xia, made by Master Gan Erke, modelled by Tuduri Philippe, China, 2021
Physical description
This clutch bag has a rectangular body, decorated with a marbled lacquer known as xipi (rhinoceros hide)or boluo (pineapple), made from black lacquer and gold foil. The interior is lined with leather. The clasp is made of 18K gold and set with white diamond.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.2cm
  • Width: 29.4cm
  • Depth: 5.5cm
Production typeLimited edition
Credit line
Given by Shang Xia
Object history
Xipi ('rhinoceros hide') lacquerware, also known as buolo ('pineapple') lacquer, is one of the main branches of Chinese traditional lacquer art.
Collection
Accession number
FE.24-2023

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Record createdMarch 18, 2021
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