Carved black lacquer covered box on red ground, Ming dynasty, China, late 15th-early 16th century. Artist: Unknown

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Carved black lacquer covered box on red ground, Ming dynasty, lChina, late 15th-early 16th century. A circular lacquer box and cover with carved decoration of a man (of west Asiatic type) dancing with a qilin. The man is wearing a wide-brimmed pointed cap and a robe with long sleeves. The base is carved with a design of flowering camellia.

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Size: 2214px × 2831px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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