Rectangular altar box with floral roundels
Terms of Use
Usage Conditions ApplyAt A Glance
-
Period
late 16th-early 17th century -
Geography
China -
Material
Red lacquer on wood core with painted decoration and bamboo basketry panels -
Dimension
H x W x D: 18.1 x 44.8 x 19.6 cm (7 1/8 x 17 5/8 x 7 11/16 in) -
Accession Number
S1987.373a-b -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1987.373a-b
Object Details
-
Label
On this box, the red surface and painted patterns epitomize the colorful palette of the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a period when combinations of lacquer and basketry designs were popular. The woven panels not only added contrasting tone and texture, but they also lightened the weight of the object. Originally this box had three round holes on the interior that held small cups for presenting wine to deities or ancestors in ritual ceremonies. After a later owner filled these holes, the box was used for other purposes. -
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection -
Exhibition History
The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)Pavilions and Immortal Mountains: Chinese Decorative Art and Paintings (September 28, 1987 to February 28, 1988) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler -
Type
Container -
Restrictions and Rights
Usage Conditions Apply
There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
The information presented on this website may be revised and updated at any time as ongoing research progresses or as otherwise warranted. Pending any such revisions and updates, information on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate or may contain typographical errors. Neither the Smithsonian nor its regents, officers, employees, or agents make any representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the site. Use this site and the information provided on it subject to your own judgment. The National Museum of Asian Art welcomes information that would augment or clarify the ownership history of objects in their collections.
Keep Exploring
-
Related Resources
-
Date
-
Place
-
Topic
-
Culture
-
Object Type
