Not on display

Tierred Box

1600-1650 (made)
Place of origin

Four-lobed, in four compartments, reddish-brown lacquer, with dark green band and reddish-buff ground, carved on the top with a water scene of a man punting a boat, willow-tree and bird in flight. The sides with floral scrolls against the plain reddish-buff ground.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Tiered Box
  • Lid
  • Tier
  • Tier
Physical description
Four-lobed, in four compartments, reddish-brown lacquer, with dark green band and reddish-buff ground, carved on the top with a water scene of a man punting a boat, willow-tree and bird in flight. The sides with floral scrolls against the plain reddish-buff ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.1cm
Collection
Accession number
FE.47-1974

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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