Jade segmented box, Mughal Empire-China Archive

Image Number: K1C002143N000000000PAD
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Jades
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
Description:
The bean green jade is carved into a box shaped like a crab apple flower, with seven compartments inside. On the flat bottom, four small flowers are carved to form a short foot. A flat lotus flower is carved in the center of the cover, and the bud in the center is used as the cover button. The surrounding cover is divided into six pieces, each decorated with a bunch of flower and leaf patterns. The leaf shaped transparent glass crystal represents the flower or leaf, and the surrounding is wrapped with adhesive tape and then wrapped with gold foil to create a gorgeous style.