Cloisonne Opium Box
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel, polychrome
DimensionsOverall: 5.4 x 3.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2012.040.001 a,b
DescriptionCylindrical box with fitted lid and polychrome cloisonne designs on exterior. Top of lid has design of flowering lotuses, leaves and two mandarin ducks in colours of green, pink, dark blue and cream. Circumscribing the lid is a band of pendant lotuses alternating with a cloud collar. Body design is of a pond scene, a man in a boat gathering lotuses, two exotic birds and a dragonfly on a dark blue background.Status
Not on view
c.1900
Banko Ware
