

Incense box by Hu Wenming. The object is a small, round, closed box. The box has a dark brown base color with gold inlays. The lid and sides are intricately decorated with gold designs. The lid features gold swirling patterns and a central motif. The sides have a band of gold floral patterns. The box has a flat bottom and straight sides that curve inwards to meet the lid. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Parcel gilt copper alloy
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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