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Octagonal Box Lid (Bajiao Hegai) with RosettesLate Ming dynasty, 1550-1644

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Octagonal lacquerware tray with glossy black interior and woven rattan exterior panels divided by dark lacquer strips, viewed from slightly above

Unknown, Octagonal Box Lid (Bajiao Hegai) with Rosettes, Late Ming dynasty, 1550-1644, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gillberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Octagonal Box Lid (Bajiao Hegai) with Rosettes
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Ming dynasty, 1550-1644
Period
Late Ming dynasty
Medium
Black lacquer on wood core with red and gold painted decoration and wickerwork panels
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 9 1/8 in. (6.35 x 23.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gillberg
Accession Number
M.78.121.6
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Kuwayama, George. Far Eastern Lacquers. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.
  • P.Y.K.L. Chinese Lacquer. Chinese University of Hong Kong, Institute of Chinese Studies, Art Gallery Exhibition, October - December 1974. Exhibition catalogue.