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Lid for a Round Box

c. 1760–70
Tortoiseshell with red lacquer; inlays of gold, silver, and brass wire
Diameter: 2.3 x 6.4 cm (7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
In memory of Ruth Probala 1988.48.b
Location: not on view
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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).
Lid for a Round Box

Lid for a Round Box

c. 1760–70

France, 18th century

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