Rectangular Box with Scene of a Reception, 17th century

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Rectangular Box with Scene of a Reception, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 17th century, China, Red lacquer painted with lacquer and oil colors; basketry panels, H. 4 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); L. 27 3/4 in. ( cm), Lacquer, The scene represented on this box is the arrival of guests at a grand reception. The host and hostess are seated in the reception hall at the upper right of the composition, which resembles that of a traditional Chinese-style horizontal or hanging scroll

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Size: 5200px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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