清乾隆 雕漆剔紅蟠螭紋韘形盒|Box in the shape of an archaic jade she

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mid-18th century · Carved red and green lacquer · Asian Art

The shape of this box is derived from a type of jade pendant (she) with an oval interior and pointed end that was produced during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220). The six dragons prowling across the surface of this box are more stylized than Han-era examples, however. Their tails are depicted as ribbons, which is typical for designs from the eighteenth century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-18th century

Medium

Carved red and green lacquer

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015