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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

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Box and Cover

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist

DateMing Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century

Made/manufacturedChina, 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

ASIAN

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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