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Covered circular box w/ design of five dragons

DateCh'ing Dynasty, Ch'ien-lung Period (1736-1796); Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1
MediumCarved cinnabar lacquer
Dimensions9 x 11 7/8 inches (22.9 x 30.2 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of William J. and Kathleen A. Cavanaugh
Terms
  • Decorative Arts
  • Chinese
  • Carved cinnabar
  • Bodies of water
  • Boxes (containers)
  • Dragons
  • Flames
  • Geometric patterns
  • Mythological creatures
  • Jewels
  • Oceans
  • Seas
  • Spirals
  • Vessels - Boxes
  • Waves
Object number83.059.001
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