CHINESE
Box
Ming dynasty, Longqing period 1567-1572

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
(a-b) 8.1 × 13.8 × 22.4 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914

Gallery location
Asian Art - Chinese Gallery
Level 1, NGV International

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Inscription
(a) painted in blue on base c.: 大明隆慶年造

Accession Number
1229.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Double axe head form, stepped lid slightly domed; box and cover with band of five clawed dragons with flaming pearls and scroll clouds and rim band of zig-zag and floral motif. Lid top with two five clawed dragons, flaming pearl and scroll clouds. The covered box is in the shape of a gold nugget, auspicious symbol of wealth.

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CHINESE
Box
Ming dynasty, Longqing period 1567-1572