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Octagonal Three-Tiered Cosmetic Box (Bajiao Sanceng Lian) with Peony ScrollsYuan dynasty, 1279-1368

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Lacquerware stacking box with octagonal form, red ground, and dense gold floral decoration across three tiers and a flat lid

Unknown, Octagonal Three-Tiered Cosmetic Box (Bajiao Sanceng Lian) with Peony Scrolls, Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Lee, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Octagonal Three-Tiered Cosmetic Box (Bajiao Sanceng Lian) with Peony Scrolls
Place Made
China
Date Made
Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368
Medium
Red lacquer on wood core with incised and gold-filled decoration (qiangjin)
Dimensions
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)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Lee
Accession Number
M.90.72.3a-c
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art