Serving Box and Lid, Fitted with Small Trays
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumPainted and gilt lacquer (box and lid); painted and gilt lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay (13 trays)
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 × 21 inches (11.43 × 53.34 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Barbara Forrester Rahm in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Marc F. Wilson
Object numberF86-54 A-O
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DescriptionNine-lobed circular box with smaller raised lobes on top. All-over design of peaches and clouds with phoenix bird in center; three cloud-shaped legs. Inside: brown lacquer with gold motif of peach, butterfly, and flowers. Inside trays: beige ground with peach and butterfly in red, orange, green, and brown.
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