Paint box with coiling dragon on the lid

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 1440.1-2
Type: object for daily use; jade
Date of production:
16th-17th centuries
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: jade
Dimensions: height: 4 cm
diameter: 6.7 cm
Objects on Chinese scholars’ desks are at once functional products of craftsmanship and pieces representing the ideals of Confucionist erudition.