Cosmetic or Medicine Box in the Form of a Clamshell with Phoenix (Fenghuang)

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Cosmetic or Medicine Box in the Form of a Clamshell with Phoenix (Fenghuang)

China, Middle Tang dynasty, about 700-800
Furnishings; Accessories
Hammered silver with chased and partially gilded decoration
1 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 in. (3.81 x 7.93 x 7.62 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by members of the Far Eastern Art Council (M.2000.57)
Chinese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  New York: Thames and Hudson, 2003.