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Cosmetic Box (Lian) in the Form of a Lotus Pod with Lotus ScrollsYuan dynasty, 1279-1368

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Ceramic covered box with deep aubergine-black glaze, lobed pumpkin-shaped body, and gilded scrolling floral decoration, viewed slightly from above

Unknown, Cosmetic Box (Lian) in the Form of a Lotus Pod with Lotus Scrolls, Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Sam K. Lee and Jennifer A. Curlee in honor of the museum's twenty-fifth anniversary, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Cosmetic Box (Lian) in the Form of a Lotus Pod with Lotus Scrolls
Place Made
China
Date Made
Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368
Medium
Black lacquer on wood core with gold painted decoration (miaojin) and pewter trim
Dimensions
Height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diameter: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Sam K. Lee and Jennifer A. Curlee in honor of the museum's twenty-fifth anniversary
Accession Number
M.90.70.6a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art