Box in the shape of an archaic jade she
The image depicts a box shaped like an archaic jade she. The box is red with intricate designs on the top and sides. The top has a central depression surrounded by a design featuring curvilinear patterns and a dragon or phoenix-like creature. The sides have a repeating scroll-like pattern. The background fades from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. The box has eight flat sides.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid-18th century
- Medium:
- Carved red and green lacquer
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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