Round Box with Chinese-Style Landscape, early 18th century


Round Box with Chinese-Style Landscape, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan (Ryūkyū Islands), Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl; wire, H. 6 in. ( cm); Diam. 16 in. ( cm), Lacquer, The rolling hills, small pavilions, and tripartite division of the landscape shown on the top of this box derive from Chinese painting. The foreground is viewed from above, the middle ground directly, and the background from below


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

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