Box with “peach-blossom grotto”
Rectangular box with rounded corners. Dark brown color. Top surface features a colorful scene with pink flowers. Border around the top surface and sides has intricate gold designs. A dark brown, raised border surrounds the top scene. Object is titled "Box with 'peach-blossom grotto'" by artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 14th–mid-15th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 613 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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