box BM-1974-0226.35

Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1601-1650 (circa)
Materials:lacquer, gold,
Technique:carved, gilded, lacquered,
Subjects:horse/ass bird dragon
Dimensions:Diameter: 260 millimetres Height: 240 millimetres

Description:
Eight-lobed box in carved red lacquer, decorated with a scene on the top and eight panels withTaoist figures, including Shoulao, round the cover. Other panels on the bottom part of the box enclose stylised dragons, flowers and birds, and galloping horses. The inside of the cover is gilded. On the base, oainted in black lacquer, there is a four-character inscription 桐(?)湖繼奉 (Tong Hu Ji Feng).
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