Carved lacquer box with pattern of gourds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Carved lacquer box with pattern of gourds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

• Image Number: K1H000213N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Lacquer wares
• Function: Container
• Material: Plants/Paint/
• Description:
  The small box is bright red and looks like a tin tire. Child mother mouth, curved wall, flat bottom shallow concave. The lid and the utensil are full of carved twigs, melons and vines, each with eight gourds. The branches, leaves and rattan whiskers are vividly folded and decorated with a flower pattern. The inside and bottom of the vessel are painted with black light paint.