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Rectangular Box

upright rectangular shape; decorated on red lacquer ground with figures amidst rocks with a central celestial figure seated on a cloud with a rabbit on an adjacent cloud; roofs of pavilions appearing through the mist on top and bottom surfaces; vertical sides with long rectangular panels of basketwork within raised gilt edge within lacquered borders with running key pattern; all edges bound in plain baitong mounts with similar rectangular hinges and long lockplate with square locking device

Date
17th century
In our collection
since June the 8th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
3 x 8 3/16 x 21 5/8 in. (7.62 x 20.8 x 54.93 cm) (closed)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Lacquer, brass, gilt, pigment
Price
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Composition
iron24%
zinc16%
copper14%
atium46%