Twelve-lobed covered box
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Lacquer boxes with lobed sides and pewter trim are typical of Yuan-dynasty artwork. Many were fitted with an interior tray that probably held cosmetics, combs, hairpins, and other adornments. This box represents a creative design that transforms a twelve-petal flower form into an elongated oval.
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