Cloisonné Opium Box with Lion Dogs
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver?; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 2.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2003.012.010 a,b
DescriptionCylindrical box has a deep fitting lid and is decorated with cloisonnÚ motifs of lion dogs on the body and a tripod incense burner on the lid. Enamels are in blues, yellow and pale purple. The lower edge of the body and the lid have sawtooth bands.Status
Not on view
c.1850