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Octagonal Food Box (Bajiao He) with Figures in a Pavilion and Floral ScrollsEarly Ming dynasty, about 1386-1450

On view:
David Geffen Galleries, Spanish America at the Center of the World
Octagonal lacquer box with deep black ground, gold and polychrome inlaid lid depicting cranes and pavilion architecture, with allover floral scroll decoration on the sides
Octagonal lacquer box with black ground and gold painted decoration; lid depicts a pavilion landscape with birds and flowering plants across paneled sections; sides decorated with scrolling floral designs in gold, red, and green; base features a geometric lattice border.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Octagonal Food Box (Bajiao He) with Figures in a Pavilion and Floral Scrolls
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Ming dynasty, about 1386-1450
Period
Early Ming dynasty
Medium
Black lacquer on wood core with mother-of-pearl inlay
Dimensions
Height: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diameter: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Terk
Accession Number
M.80.96.2a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art