Minneapolis Institute of Art

Box

China

Date

18th century

Medium

Huanghuali hardwood, metal

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This elegant, well-figured rectangular box set in warm honey and brown tones is made of huanghuali hardwood. It is adorned with an elaborate layer of pierced carvings with stylized designs resembling many heads of a ruyi scepters and lotus blossoms. China, Asia

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