元 朱面剔犀劍環紋漆盒|Box with pommel scroll

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late 13th–14th century · Carved red and black lacquer · Asian Art

Red and black are two main colors of Chinese lacquer wares. Although the overall surface of this object appears to feature only red, its elegant pattern was carved out of layers of red and black lacquer to enhance the decorative effect.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 13th–14th century

Medium

Carved red and black lacquer

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929