Box with chi dragons amid clouds
Round, dark brown container with a lid. The lid and body of the container are decorated with intricate carvings. The carvings on the lid depict two dragons among clouds. The dragons have long, curved bodies. The carvings on the body of the container are swirling cloud-like patterns. The background of the image is gray, getting darker towards the top. The container has a shiny surface, reflecting light. It sits on a flat surface, casting a faint shadow. The image shows the container by artist titled "Box with chi dragons amid clouds".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th century
- Medium
- Carved black, red, and yellow lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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