Box and Lid
Date16th-17th Century
PeriodMing dynasty (1368–1644)
CultureChinese
MediumPorcelain
ClassificationCeramics
Provenancewith Ira Koger; gift to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 2001
Credit LineGift of Ira and Nancy Koger, 2001
Object numberSN11122.205
Round boxes with molded designs made in a range of sizes are one of the earliest and most popular products of Dehua kilns. Featuring an array of floral motifs on their lids and a fluted design along the walls, these boxes serve many functions. In China, they were typically used for scholarly purposes such as holding ink or seal paste. Circular boxes were also frequently exported to Europe and Southeast Asia, where they might have served as containers for medications or spices.
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DimensionsDIAMETER: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)- Center for Asian Art, 3rd floor, Lobby, Case C
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