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Stacked food box of hexagonal shape

DateCh'ing Dynasty: Ch'ien-Lung Period (1736-1796); Qing Dynasty: Qianlong Period (1
MediumBlack lacquer with tinted mother-of-pearl inlay on wood
Dimensions9 1/2 x 9 inches (24.1 x 22.9 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Howard S. Liddell
Terms
  • Decorative Arts
  • Vessels - Boxes
  • Black lacquer with tinted mother-of-pearl inlay
  • Animals
  • Bamboo
  • Birds
  • Boxes (containers)
  • Clouds
  • Fans (costume accessories)
  • Fences
  • Gardens
  • Inscriptions
  • Leaves
  • Musical instruments
  • Parasols
  • Pavilions
  • Pine trees
  • Qin
  • Rock
  • Rooftops
  • Scroll paintings
  • Servants
  • Umbrellas
  • Vines
  • Willow trees
  • Zithers
  • Wood
  • Chinese
Object number78.032.001
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