Carved lotus and wild rice round box

[Carved Lotus and Zizania Rice Pattern Round Box]

Carved Lotus and Zizania Rice Pattern Round Box, Ming Yongle, height 3.5 cm, caliber 7.4 cm, foot diameter 4.5 cm. The old collection of the Qing Palace
Box steamed cake type. The whole body of yellow lacquer is carved with water plants such as lotus and wild rice on the ground. The outer bottom is painted with ochre paint, and there is a needle on the left near the foot to draw the “Ming Yongle Year System” running script
The lotus is not afraid of the scorching sun and is not stained when it comes out of the mud. It is regarded as a symbol of sanctity and purity in the Buddhist world. Zizania zizania, also known as “swallowtail grass”, is an edible aquatic herb that can nourish the body and nourish the qi. It often coexists with lotus in nature. Zizania is among the lotus, and the overall pattern is more natural and vivid.

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