Covered Incense Box with Design of Lotus Seed Pod and Petals

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Period: possibly Yongle period, 1403–1424
Period: possibly Xuande period, 1426–1435
Date: early 15th century
Material: Carved red lacquer (tihong) over metal core; black lacquer coating on interior
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, lacquerware
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (4.4 x 8.3 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 62:1917a,b

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