Lacquer set container with plum decor, Japan, 18th century

Lacquer set container with plum decor, Japan, 18th century

• Image Number: K1H000400N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Lacquer wares
• Function: Stationery
• Material: Plants/Paint/
• Description:
  There are one shallow plate and three small boxes in the box. One long white jade carving is placed in each small box. The outside of the small box is high hanging on the ground to paint plum and Chinese toon (camellia sinensis). The top of the shallow plate is high hanging on the ground to paint chrysanthemum hedge and platycodon grandiflorum. The top of the plate is a hawksbill painted gold comb. The pear outside the box is painted with plum trees on the ground, with camellia interspersed. The flowers are inlaid with gold ingots, coral and mother of pearl. Some of the ground and petals are made of silver powder.