- Provenance
- Provenance research underway.
- Description
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Decorations carved in relief and countersunk decoration carved in black and tan intaglio. The box bears a mark on the base.
- Inscription(s)
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Incised inscription on the base reads "Ta Ming Wan-li nien chih."
- Marking(s)
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The box bears a mark on the base dating it to the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty.
- Published References
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- Fritz Low-Beer. Chinese Lacquer of the Middle and Late Ming Period. no. 24 Stockholm. p. 34, pl. 21.
- Collection Area(s)
- Chinese Art
- Web Resources
- Google Cultural Institute
- SI Usage Statement
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