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A small, octagonal, lidded ceramic container. The cream-colored surface is decorated with cobalt blue painted designs within panels on each facet, featuring stylized floral or vegetal motifs. A central blue design adorns the flat top of the lid.
Lidded Box
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Lidded Box

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions3 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (8.3 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.115
Collections
Visual DescriptionA small, octagonal, lidded ceramic container. The cream-colored surface is decorated with cobalt blue painted designs within panels on each facet, featuring stylized floral or vegetal motifs. A central blue design adorns the flat top of the lid.
A small, octagonal, lidded ceramic container. The white surface is decorated with cobalt blue painted designs within panels on each facet, featuring stylized floral or vegetal motifs. A central blue design adorns the flat top of the lid.
Lidded Box
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
A small, octagonal, lidded ceramic container. The white surface is decorated with cobalt blue painted designs within panels on each facet, featuring stylized floral or vegetal motifs. A central blue design adorns the flat top of the lid.
Lidded Box
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
A small, octagonal, lidded ceramic container. The white surface is decorated with cobalt blue painted designs within panels on each facet, featuring stylized floral and geometric motifs. A central blue design adorns the flat top of the lid.
Lidded Box
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