Lidded Box
17th century - 18th century (made)
Red lacquer on a yellow ground, carved with a single spray of tree peony on the top, with floral borders on the sides. Black lacquer interior and base.
Wang shixiang opinion 9/1983: a Chinese piece. very good.
Wang shixiang opinion 9/1983: a Chinese piece. very good.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | CYLINDRICAL BOX & COVER. Carved red lacquer. Tree peony. |
| Physical description | Red lacquer on a yellow ground, carved with a single spray of tree peony on the top, with floral borders on the sides. Black lacquer interior and base. Wang shixiang opinion 9/1983: a Chinese piece. very good. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Exhibition: OCS Ming Exhibition 1957, No. 230
'Chinese and Associated Lacquer from the Garner Collection', The British Museum, October 2- December 2, 1973. Catalogue No. 89 (Plate 39a). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.53-1974 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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