Ruyi
Clutch Bag
2021 (made)
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 | |
| Title | Ruyi (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 |
|
| Production type | Limited 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 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 18, 2021 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
