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Box (He) with Dragon and PhoenixMiddle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800

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Large circular lacquer dish with vivid orange-red ground, decorated with a coiling dragon and a phoenix amid scrolling clouds and peony blossoms in dark brown, olive green, and black

Unknown, Box (He) with Dragon and Phoenix, Middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Box (He) with Dragon and Phoenix
Place Made
China
Date Made
Middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800
Medium
Red, green, and yellow lacquer on wood core with incised gold decoration (diaotian)
Dimensions
2 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (5.4 x 23.81 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley
Accession Number
M.78.71.1a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art