Round box
Accession Nr.: | 50.285.1-2 |
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Type: | lacquers |
Date of production: |
18th century
Qing dynasty |
Place of production: |
Earliest pieces of Chinese carved lacquerware originate from the Song period. They are decorated with guri ornaments: the Japanese expression refers to objects with heart or geometric scroll motifs. Deep scroll motifs are carved with V-shaped edge in the thick lacquer.