CHINESE
Box
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 1736-1795

Medium
wood, shell, coral, metal, gold paint, semi-precious stone

Measurements
(a-b) 5.0 × 7.7 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1928

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
2926.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Circular inlaid ebony box, lid with relief blossom and bamboo, sides with Buddhist emblems and 'jewels'.