南宋 剔黑雲螭紋漆盒|Box with chi dragons amid clouds
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13th century · Carved black, red, and yellow lacquer · Asian Art
Known as chi, the feline dragons that curve along the surface of this box were inspired by comparable creatures found on Bronze Age vessels, which were rediscovered during the Song dynasty and often reinterpreted in the arts of that period. Although they lack the large horns, prominent snouts, and scaled body of the typical Chinese depiction of the dragon, chi dragons are also regarded as auspicious and protective.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 13th century
- Medium
- Carved black, red, and yellow lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
