BoxesChinese17th century

Circular Covered Box with Decoration of Scholar and Attendant

probably mid 17th century

Classification

Boxes

Medium

Enameled blue-and-white ware, "wucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Diam. 12.7 cm (5 in.)

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