Covered Incense Box with Design of Peonies

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Period: Yongle period, 1403–1424
Date: early 15th century
Material: Carved red lacquer (tihong) over wood core
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, lacquerware
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 2 1/8 in. (2.7 x 5.4 cm)
weight: 1.1 oz.
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 493:1956

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