Octagonal Three-Tiered Cosmetic Box (Bajiao Sanceng Lian) with Peony Scrolls

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Octagonal Three-Tiered Cosmetic Box (Bajiao Sanceng Lian) with Peony Scrolls

China, Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368
Furnishings; Accessories
Red lacquer on wood core with incised and gold-filled decoration (qiangjin)
Overall: 8 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (20.96 x 21.59 cm); .a) Cover: 2 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (6.99 x 21.59 cm); .b) Middle: 2 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. (6.03 x 21.59 cm); .c) Box: 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (8.89 x 21.59 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Lee (M.90.72.3a-c)
Not currently on public view