Opium Box in Silver, Gilt, and Enamel
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 4.7 x 5 x 1.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. H.J. Eiley
Object number2002.028.007 a,b
DescriptionOval box is of silver, gilt silver and enamel. Top has a fine low relief carved design of a scholar diverting himself by playing with a large cat-like creature, a low table with lamp and open book to one side. There is some partial gilt against a whitish enamel ground. Top and bottom borders in incised key-fret worked in gilt. The body is in low relief designs of dramatic scenes from an opera with accents in green enamel and gilt against a whitish enamel ground.Status
Not on view
Kutani Ware
Kutani Ware
