Chest with Cartouche Showing Figures on Donkeys in a Landscape, Magnolias, Plum Blossoms, Peonies, Birds, and Butterflies

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Chest with Cartouche Showing Figures on Donkeys in a Landscape, Magnolias, Plum Blossoms, Peonies, Birds, and Butterflies

Ryukyu Islands, about 1750-1800
Furnishings; Furniture
Carved red lacquer on wood core (kamakurabori in Japanese) with metal fittings and jade lock
12 1/16 x 11 7/8 x 10 5 /16 in. (30.64 x 30.16 x 12.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. Ernest F. and Mrs. Mae R. Roberson (M.80.153)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Far Eastern Lacquers.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.