Box with Gardenia, Plum Blossoms, and Finches, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Black lacquer painted with lacquer and oil colors; basketry panels, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W.18 3/8 in. (46.7 cm); D. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Lacquer, During the late Ming period, lacquer boxes with basketry panels were used for the presentation of gifts and documents, as well as for storage. Multicolored designs enjoyed great popularity, and artists also juxtaposed materials of contrasting colors and textures
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Box, Gardenia, Plum Blossoms, Finches, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, late 16th–early 17th century, China, Black lacquer painted, lacquer, oil colors, basketry panels, H, 4 1/2, 11.4 cm, W.18 3/8, 46.7, D, 12, 30.5, Lacquer, Ming period, lacquer boxes, presentation, gifts, documents, well, storage, Multicolored designs, enjoyed, great, popularity, artists, juxtaposed materials, contrasting, textures
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