Chest
89-13-301
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 89-13-301 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Lacquer | Metal |
| Description | Export "byokin" black lacquered wooden chest with metal lock/clasp, two hinges and two handles, most likely a tea caddy. Top and sides have intricate landscape scenes in gold with touches of red and green. Landscapes include many figures, buildings and boats. A band of dragons frames the scene on the top of the trunk. Lockplate marked PATHNT. |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989 |
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