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Dish 1979-139; Planters 1979-137,1&2; Box 1979-138,A&B

Box

Date18th century

OriginAsia, China

MediumEnamel on copper

DimensionsDiameter: 4 5/8"; OH: 2 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object number1979-138,A&B

DescriptionCircular box; cover comprises about 1/3 of height. White enamel ground decorated with a central circular reserve painted with Asian figures in a landscape. The central reserve flanked by four lobed reserves painted with landscapes on the curved sides that are interrupted by a cell pattern in light green, blue and rose. Body has similar decoration with four six-lobed reserves decorated with landscapes interrupted by a cell ground. The bottom of box as well as interior of white enamel with rose and leaves in the center.Mark(s)NoneProvenanceEx-collection: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, Bassett Hall