Description
This small lacquer box, made in France during the 1700s, references China in that it imitates Chinese material and craftmanship such as red lacquer and celadon.
This round box with an inlaid key pattern (an interlocking geometric motif ), emulates the bright vermilion color of Chinese red lacquer, typical of Suzhou lacquer ware. The key pattern is reminiscent of the so-called Chinese thunder pattern (leiwen).
This round box with an inlaid key pattern (an interlocking geometric motif ), emulates the bright vermilion color of Chinese red lacquer, typical of Suzhou lacquer ware. The key pattern is reminiscent of the so-called Chinese thunder pattern (leiwen).
Provenance
Andrew E. Probala, Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–1988); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1988–)
Accession Number
1988.48
Medium
tortoiseshell decorated in red lacquer with inlays of gold, silver, and brass wire; contains a portrait miniature
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.3 x 6.3 cm (7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Classification
Miscellaneous
Credit Line
In memory of Ruth Probala
