Covered Box
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Date1810
MediumPorcelain with enamel and gilded decoration
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.1147
Not on view
DescriptionOne of a pair of round covered boxes made of porcelain with enamel and gilded decoration. Round boxes have rounded edges, well defined foot. Lid and box have wide, deep blue bands with stars at edges, scallops rim one side. Sawtooth band above foot has gilt outline. Both lids are pitted and rough on top. Each has shield with "TM" monogram hanging before an ermine mantle.Exhibition History"China Trade Porcelain from the Collection of the Chyrsler Museum of Art" Chrysler Museum of Art, July 19, 1997 - October 30, 1998.
Murasaki Shikibu
19th century
Unknown
18th-19th century
