Three tiered set of carved polychrome lacquer boxes in the shape of six lobes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Three tiered set of carved polychrome lacquer boxes in the shape of six lobes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: C1H000034N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Lacquer wares
• Function: Container
• Material: Plants/Paint/
• Description:
  Six petal shaped box, three layers in total, the top layer is the cover, and the bottom is equipped with a paint base. The box and lacquer base are carved with the color picking technique, removing the upper layer of vermilion paint, exposing the lower layer of green paint and yellow paint. In the middle of the cover, a birthday star rides a deer, with a child in front and behind. The birthday star holds peach fruit in his hand, one child holds a long stick, and the other child holds a chime; The box wall is carved with two layers of lotus patterns, two layers of peach, ganoderma lucidum, narcissus, pomegranate and other flower and fruit patterns, which are framed in groups of calligons and dragons. The interior is painted with black paint and decorated with golden flowers and fruit patterns. It is an ancient luxury with both beauty and practicality.