Round box with lady and child at play/ Carved red lacquerware-China Archive

Image Number: K1H000121N000000000PAC
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Lacquer wares
Function: Container
Material: Plants/Paint/
Description:
Sugarcane section box, the mouth, the bottom and the inside of the box are painted with black paint, and the side of the box is carved with a pattern, which is arranged in a sequence and in reverse. The box cover is fully laid back to the folded brocade floor, forming a soft background like a carpet. In the foreground, a small stone hill protrudes along the edge of the box, defining the horizon. Two or three branches of plants protrude from the Taihu Lake stone on the right, and a basin of rockery on the left. The space is complete but natural and sparse. A young lady walked slowly, holding branches and leaves, and turned back to tease the boy who jumped with her hands held high. The lady’s face is slightly sideways, with a sharp and plump face. Her shoulders are cut, her hands are crossed in front of her abdomen, her movements are subtle, her clothes are flowing, and her posture is vivid and elegant. The boy’s face is slightly raised, his body is plump and round, and he stretches out his hands to lift his feet. He is very dynamic, lively and lovely. The paint color is ruddy, the knife technique is moving, the polishing is round, the characters’ movements are fresh, and the technique is delicate.