

Box with chrysanthemum and praying mantis
Round, lid-covered box with a flat top and slightly curved sides. The box is primarily black with a red rim around the lid and base. The lid and sides are decorated with a design featuring red chrysanthemums and green leaves. A praying mantis is positioned among the flowers on the top of the box. The background of the image is gray with a darker shade at the top that lightens towards the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Carved red and black lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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