Set of Seven Boxes

China

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These feather-light boxes have thin cores coated with a fine putty and lacquer. A pattern of small painted spirals and curls and silver quatrefoils decorates the exterior. The set of boxes, each shaped differently, was originally organized inside a large, round cosmetic box and was probably produced in the southeastern coastal region.

Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China

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Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China
Set of Seven Boxes, Black lacquer with silver foil and traces of red lacquer, China

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