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Written by: Hannah ClarkeContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 212524
ChinaLacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | China |
|---|---|
| Date | Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
| Culture / Origin | China |
| Medium | lacquer box in shape of double stalk of bamboo, cover with nacre, inlay foliated panel of 3 scholars in garden, surrounding inlaid border composed of six-pointed stars in diamond outline pattern |
| Dimensions | 6.8 × 5.3 × 2.9 cm (2 11/16 × 2 1/16 × 1 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type | Vessel |
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