Covered Circular Box with Decoration of Dragon Pursuing a Flaming Pearl (Box)
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Date18th-19th century
MediumPorcelain | Glaze
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.115A
Not on view
DescriptionBottom part of a seal ink box and lid. Round box is depressed circular shape with lid and box of equal height. Lid has decoration of two dragons chasing a flaming pearl between them; bottom has stylized wave pattern. Low narrow foot; edges unglazed where lid meets box. Glaze on interior and bottom of box has large crackle; that of interior stained red from recently removed cosmetic.
Unknown
late 17th - early 18th century
Unknown
18th - 19th century
Daum Frères
