Title
Egg-shaped Box
Object Type
Creator
Date
c. 1900
Description
An egg-shaped box (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, c. 1900) composed out of reddish-orange coral and raised on a carved ivory stand. The box has a removable lid and is carved in high relief with five chicks pecking at swirling grass stems and winged insects.
a = box; b = lid; c = stand
a = box; b = lid; c = stand
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
coral
ivory
Extent
2.75" x 2.75" x 1.75"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11850abc
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