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Pair of Boxes in Form of Lotus Leaves

Pair of Boxes in Form of Lotus Leaves

1700s
Overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

Inside each box is a lotus pond and two swimming ducks carved in high relief.

Description

In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This fine-grained, light yellow ivory carved the the shape of a lotus leaf illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
  • ?–1970
    Lois Clarke, New York, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    1970–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
  • Lee, Sherman E. “The Year in Review for 1970.” The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art 58, no. 2 (1971): 22–71. Mentioned: p. 70, cat. no. 141 www.jstor.org
    Waston, William, ed. Chinese Ivories: From the Shang to the Qing : an Exhibition. [London]: The Oriental Ceramic Society, 1984. cat. nos. 189, 190, p. 156
    Von Spee, Clarissa. “China through the Magnifying Glass: Miniature and small objects in detail.” Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine vol. 62, no. 4 (December 2022): 14-16. Reproduced and Mentioned: P. 16.
  • China through the Magnifying Glass: Masterpieces in Miniature and Detail. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (December 11, 2022-February 26, 2023).
    Chinese Ivories: from the Shang to the Qing. The British Museum, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (May 24-August 19, 1984).
    Year in Review: 1970. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 10-March 7, 1971).
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