Jade segmented box, Mughal Empire-China Archive

Image Number: K1C003641N000000000PAD
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Jades
Function: Container
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
Description:
The opaque white jade is carved into a six petal flower shaped box. The box body and the box cover are about the same thickness. The bottom and the center of the cover are carved into flat six petal flowers, all around six leaflets. The lid button is carved into the shape of a bud. The box is divided into seven compartments. It once contained some food, leaving many brown marks on the inner wall.