BoxesChinese16th century

Small Jade Quatrefoil Covered Box with Litchi Decor

probably Jiajing period, 1522-1566

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Pale greenish white nephrite with russet skin

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2.2 x 5 x 3.9 cm (7/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

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