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Box Lid (Gai) with Parrot and Floral TendrilsMiddle Tang dynasty, about 700-800

Not on view
Abalone shell decorated with darkened metalwork depicting a spread-winged bird and dense floral branches, heavily encrusted with rust-brown mineral deposits
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Box Lid (Gai) with Parrot and Floral Tendrils
Place Made
China
Date Made
Middle Tang dynasty, about 700-800
Medium
Clamshell with lacquered fabric and cut, hammered, and incised silver sheet inlay
Dimensions
3 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.94 x 9.21 x 2.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard K. Lee in memory of Colonel Maurice G. Powell
Accession Number
M.90.72.1
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art