元末明初 楊茂款雕漆朱面剔犀劍環紋盒|Box with pommel scroll design
Unknown
second half 14th century · Carved red and black lacquer · Asian Art
The box’s base bears an incised mark of Yang Mao (active 14th century), one of the most famous lacquer masters in China. Historical texts indicate that Yang specialized in carved red lacquer, but no further detailed archival records survive to attribute any particular work to this artist. The skillful carving and design of this box suggest it was from the time of the artist, if not by his hand.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- second half 14th century
- Medium
- Carved red and black lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011
