Rectangular box with double dragons
Boxes of this type were also produced in porcelain and were principally used to present important documents or gifts. The four claws on the dragons’ feet suggest that this example was made for a member of the nobility; five-clawed dragons symbolized the emperor.
Artwork Details
- 明萬曆 剔彩雙龍紋漆盒
- Title: Rectangular box with double dragons
- Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Carved red, black, yellow, and green lacquer
- Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10 cm); W. 8 in. (20.4 cm); L. 12 3/4 in. (32.5 cm)
- Classification: Lacquer
- Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.500.1.43a, b
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Accession Number: 2001.584a–c
16th century
Unidentified artist
late 16th century
16th century
mid-15th century
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