10. Round, Straight-edged Box
Ming dynasty, 15th century
Carved red and black lacquer (tixi)
h. 3 in. diam. 9¼ in.
137,913
from Julia M. White, Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer: From the Mike
Healy Collection, China Institute, New York
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The very sharp and deeply cut surface of this box permits an ideal view of the repeated layers of red and black lacquer. The design is a central swirl surrounded by two bands of sword-pommel patterns, typical of the style favored for these tixi boxes and plates. The sides of the box are decorated with a flowing spiral design. |