Seal Box
2016.14.0005A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Seal Box (2016.14.0005A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic of China, 20th century |
Culture | N/A |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 16 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 16 cm |
Dimension 3 (Height) | 14.5 cm |
Weight | 768 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood, Plant--Zitan |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | A Chinese carved zitan square shaped seal box with cover, the lid carved with a dragon and pearl amidst profuse fungi within a key fret border, the sides with facing archaic dragons (2) within archaic motifs surrounded by a key fret border, late Qing dynasty/Early Republic of China (Republic of China 1912-1949). 7 1/2” high x 6 1/4” square (lid) on 7 1/2” square base. |
Comparanda | Lot #3313: A CARVED ZITAN SQUARE BOX AND COVER. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Sale #HK0358, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 8, 2011. |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |