Period:Qing dynasty Production date:20thC
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved, stained,
Dimensions:Length: 13 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory box in the form of a Buddha’s hand citron.
IMG
Comments:The Kadoorie collection contains an example that is dated as 18th century, but the introductory essay records an example that bore a fragmentary label inside the cavity, indicating that similar pieces could be purchased from a contemporary workshop in Beijing. The label was of early twentieth century date. [Kerr, Allen & Shih 2016.]
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved, stained,
Dimensions:Length: 13 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory box in the form of a Buddha’s hand citron.
IMG
Comments:The Kadoorie collection contains an example that is dated as 18th century, but the introductory essay records an example that bore a fragmentary label inside the cavity, indicating that similar pieces could be purchased from a contemporary workshop in Beijing. The label was of early twentieth century date. [Kerr, Allen & Shih 2016.]
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