

Tiered box with a praying official
Black, cylindrical, tiered box with a rounded shape, four stacked sections, and a lid. The box is decorated with intricate, carved designs that cover the entire surface. The designs on the box are primarily black and gold. The top of the box features a scene with figures. The box appears to be made of lacquered wood or a similar material. The background of the image is gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the box. The artist is unknown, and the title is "Tiered box with a praying official".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 14th century
- Medium
- Carved black lacquer on gilded ground
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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