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Lidded Cosmetic Box (Lian) with Scrolling Clouds and Supernatural CreaturesLate Western Han dynasty, about 100 B.C.-A.D. 25

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Cylindrical lacquerware box with domed lid, black-green ground densely decorated with fine vermilion scrollwork, animal friezes, and medallion borders
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lidded Cosmetic Box (Lian) with Scrolling Clouds and Supernatural Creatures
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Western Han dynasty, about 100 B.C.-A.D. 25
Medium
Black lacquer on hemp core with red and yellow painted decoration and silver foil inlays
Dimensions
Lid: approximately 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (8.9 x 16.5 cm); Body: 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
Credit Line
Far Eastern Art Council Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
AC1997.50.1.1-.2
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art