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ID number: BIRBI-41.6 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Artist / Maker: Chinese Title / Object name: Box of Double-Lozenge Shape Object type: Art object Culture: Chinese Date made: 16th century Materials: Lacquer on wood Measurements: 12.5 x 25.4 x 16.4 cm Provenance: Purchased in China by John Sparks Ltd, c.1939. Purchased from Messrs. John Sparks, London, August 1941, for £45 |
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A Chinese red lacquer box of double diamond shape with design in gold of dragons. Made for use in the Imerpial Palace. Apparently the only lacquer with a mark attaching it to the workshop of the Emperor Lung Ch'ing (1567-72). The six character mark is on the base in gold. Inscriptions / Translations: Inscribed beneath with the mark of Lung Ch'ing. |
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