Pair of boxes with melons and butterflies
Red, round box with a lid. Intricate designs on the lid and sides. The lid design consists of a central circle inside an outer circle, with greenery in between. Two rows of a geometric Greek key pattern on the sides. A melon and butterfly design on the right side. A gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Carved red lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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