Base to Octoganal Box
CultureChinese
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MediumLacquered wood and wickerwork
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 × 9 1/4 × 9 5/16 inches (7.3 × 23.5 × 23.65 cm)
Assembled: 14 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 10 9/16 inches (36.2 × 26.67 × 26.83 cm)
Assembled: 14 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 10 9/16 inches (36.2 × 26.67 × 26.83 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-38/13 A
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DescriptionBlack lacquer; exterior with wickerwork panels, framed in gold; interior in red lacquer with decor of figure carrying fly whisk, riding on fu lion; inscription on bottom.
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