Round box

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.285.1-2
Type: lacquers
Date of production:
18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: lacquer; wood
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 2.6 cm
diameter: 8.1 cm
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.