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A fine cinnabar lacquer box and cover of flat cylindrical form, the box and cover carved in relief with sprays of leafy lychee branches laden with fruit on a geometric ground diaper. The fruit carved with five different diapers, and the interior lacquered black.
Box and Cover
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Box and Cover

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumWood, cinnabar lacquer
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 1 1/2 x 3 in. (3.8 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.266
Collections
Visual DescriptionA fine cinnabar lacquer box and cover of flat cylindrical form, the box and cover carved in relief with sprays of leafy lychee branches laden with fruit on a geometric ground diaper. The fruit carved with five different diapers, and the interior lacquered black.
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