New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Covered Circular Box with Decoration of Two Squirrels on Fruiting Grapevine

Artist Unknown

Datelate 19th century

MediumPorcelain

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/16 in. (3.8 x 7.8 cm)

ClassificationsAsian art

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.148

Terms

Yellow
Grey
Turquoise
Black
China

Collections

Asian Art

On View

On view

DescriptionRound box has lid which is decorated in low relief design of two squirrels (?) playing in a grape vine. Bottom part of box has design of grape vines around it. Exterior including bottom covered with yellow-gray glaze; interior is glazed a bright turquoise color. Eyes of small animals on cover dotted black.