Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE, 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 2-7/8 in. ( x x cm), Painted lacquer with silver inlay over wood core, China, 2nd century BCE - 3rd century CE, This brilliantly decorated lacquer cosmetic case was recovered intact, complete with three small lacquer boxes inside. Each smaller box is formed and decorated to match the larger case or lien with its delicately drawn scrollwork and silver inlay. The two small circular boxes have silver inlaid quatrefoil on top, and one still contains red face powder. In the narrow D-shaped box are four wooden hair combs

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