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Cosmetic box (lian) in the form of a lotus pod with lotus scrolls

Detail of a pattern

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At A Glance

Period

late 13th-late 14th century
Geography

China
Material

Black lacquer on wood core with gold paint (miaojin) and metal wire
Dimension

H x Diam (overall): 17.7 x 217 cm (6 15/16 x 85 7/16 in)
Accession Number

S1987.381a-b
EDAN ID

edanmdm:fsg_S1987.381a-b

Object Details

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Exhibition History

The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)
Origin

China
Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Type

Container
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Date

1200s, 1300s
Place

China
Topic

Art, Chinese Art, Lacquer, Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368), Lotus
Culture

Chinese
Object Type

Containers