Small Round Lidded Cosmetic Box (Lian) with Scrolling Clouds and Birds
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Small Round Lidded Cosmetic Box (Lian) with Scrolling Clouds and Birds
China, late Western Han dynasty, about 100 B.C.-A.D. 25
Furnishings; Accessories
Black and red lacquer on fabric and clay core with red and yellow painted decoration, silver mounts, and gold and silver foil inlays
a) Box: 2 7/16 x 1 5/8 in. (6.20 x 4.13 cm); b) Lid: 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (5.72 x 4.77 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by an anonymous donor, Elly Nordskog, the Sammy Yukuan Lee Foundation, and Simon K.C. Li (M.2001.32.3a-b)
Not currently on public view