Three-tiered set of red lacquer boxes in the shape of intersecting lozenges with dragon decor, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)-China Archive

Image Number: C1H000002N000000000PAC
Dynasty: Qing dynasty
Category: Lacquer wares
Function: Container
Material: Plants/Paint/
Description:
The bright red Fangsheng type case is dark red with little luster. Flat top cover, child mouth, low straight wall, flat bottom, shallow foot seat. The cover surface is carved with the wave pattern as the ground for the two dragons playing with the pearl, with the word “chrysanthemum group longevity” in the center and the circular pattern as the edge. The cover and the wall of the three-layer box are respectively decorated with six lights. The inside is carved with plum, orchid, lotus, chrysanthemum, okra, rose, peach and other four season flowers. The space between the lines is filled with an oblique circular pattern brocade, and the outside is carved with a crocus flower. The seat is also square shaped, with red ten thousand character brocade carved on its surface, which is as good as six feet. The inside and bottom of the vessel are painted with black light paint.