Cloisonné Opium Box with Flower Designs
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: brass; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 5.7 x 5.5 x 2.4 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2003.012.009 a,b
DescriptionLidded oblong brass box has rounded sides decorated in cloissone enamels in an all over design of flowers against a metal background. There are peonies on one side and the lid, and Chrysanthemums on the other side. There is a cloud collar band on the lower edge of the lid. The body is predominantly pink, blue and green with blue on the base and interior.Colour: pink; blue; green
Status
Not on view
c.1900
