元 黑漆鑲錫邊嵌螺鈿菱花形盒, Lobed Box, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), late 13th–14th century, China, Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay and pewter wires, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm), Lacquer, Lacquer boxes with lobed sides and pewter trim are unique to the Yuan dynasty. Many were fitted with an interior tray that probably held cosmetics, combs, hairpins, and other adornments.
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元 黑漆鑲錫邊嵌螺鈿菱花形盬 Lobed Box, Yuan dynasty, 1271–1368, late 13th–14th century, China, Black lacquer, mother, pearl inlay, pewter wires, H, 7, 17.8 cm, Diam, 8 5/8, 22, Lacquer, Lacquer boxes, lobed sides, trim, unique, fitted, interior tray, held cosmetics, combs, hairpins, adornments
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