Squared Opium Box with Lion Dog Finial
Mediummaterial: silver, gilt; enamel, blue, turquoise, white
DimensionsOverall: 4 × 2 × 2.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2013.010.004 a,b
DescriptionRectangular box with truncated or chamfered corners has a deep lid (sleeve) with a carved figure of a lion dog on top. Lid covers the entire body or base of the box and is decorated with panels of raised designs of flowers, enamelled in blues and white. There are small panels in turquoise on the four chamfered corners.Status
Not on view
Unknown Artist
Shiwan Ware