Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1451-1500 (circa)
Materials:lacquer
Technique:carved, lacquered,
Subjects:tavern/inn equestrian literature
Dimensions:Diameter: 27 centimetres Height: 13 centimetres
Description:
Box, decorated with images depicting scenes from poems. On the lid, horsemen approach an inn. Scenes of four seasons accompanied with poems by famous Tang and Song poets were carved elaborately around both the upper and lower parts of the box. Made of carved red and yellow lacquer (the yellow is very faded).
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Materials:lacquer
Technique:carved, lacquered,
Subjects:tavern/inn equestrian literature
Dimensions:Diameter: 27 centimetres Height: 13 centimetres
Description:
Box, decorated with images depicting scenes from poems. On the lid, horsemen approach an inn. Scenes of four seasons accompanied with poems by famous Tang and Song poets were carved elaborately around both the upper and lower parts of the box. Made of carved red and yellow lacquer (the yellow is very faded).
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