Rectangular Box with People in Landscape (Translation)
鑲螺鈿樓閣圖長方蓋盒 明晚期 (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
Originally used as a stationery container, this rectangular box provides an excellent example of 17th-century craftsmanship using inlaid lacquer, which on this container’s lid depicts a hillside pavilion overlooking a lively street scene of people engaged in various activities. Innumerable, shimmering pieces of mother-of-pearl form mythological animals, pine trees, bamboo, and plum blossoms. Intricate geometric designs of plants and animals decorate the sides of the container and its accompanying stand.
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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