VesselsChinese18th century

Covered Circular Box

Reign of Emperor Qianlong (r. 1733–96)

Description

Lidded circular cloisonné box decorated with lotus flowers and vegetal scrolls.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cloisonné enamel

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4 × W. 6.4 cm (1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Beatrice Kelekian, New York (by 1940s-1992), by descent; to Nanette B Kelekian, New York (1992-2021), bequest; to the Harvard Art Museums.

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