Box with scene of a zither (qin) gathering
Reddish-brown circular box with a lid. The box's lid and sides are intricately carved. The lid features a scene with people gathered around a large zither. The side of the box depicts plants and trees. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the box.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1403–1424
- Medium
- Carved red lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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