Cloisonne Plaques in a Lacquer Box
Artist/Culture
Japanese
Date1800s
Mediumenamel on copper
Dimensions6.2 x 6.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Sara Powers
Terms
Object number1934.21
DescriptionDesign of chrysanthemums and butterfly on a blue ground, design of copper wire around edge of enamel. Five steps of process shown. In black lacquer box.On View
Not on view
Chinese
Ming Dynasty (1368–1911), late 16th to mid–17th century
