Round Lobed Box, c. 1300, 7 x 8-7/8 x 8-7/8 in. (17.8 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm), Lacquer, pewter wire, and mother-of-pearl, China, 13th-14th century, This elegant box is made up of lobes resembling the petals of a lotus. The scalloped rim of the top is in keeping with late Song and Yuan (13th-14th century) taste for shaped rims also seen in ceramic and silver works. The pewter wires are incorporated both for decorative effect, edge protection, and added strength. The top is inset with an openwork mother-of-pearl medallion carved with three dragons cavorting in clouds.
GLIX-115-2T91EWF
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
Penta Springs, Penta Springs Limited
Készült
Leírás
Round Lobed Box, c. 1300, 7 x 8-7/8 x 8-7/8 in. (17.8 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm), Lacquer, pewter wire, and mother-of-pearl, China, 13th-14th century, This elegant box is made up of lobes resembling the petals of a lotus. The scalloped rim of the top is in keeping with late Song and Yuan (13th-14th century) taste for shaped rims also seen in ceramic and silver works. The pewter wires are incorporated both for decorative effect, edge protection, and added strength. The top is inset with an openwork mother-of-pearl medallion carved with three dragons cavorting in clouds.