Covered round box decorated with pheasants and flowers

Place of OriginChina

Date1688

DynastyQing dynasty (1644 - 1911)

MaterialsPaint on lacquered wood with rattan sides

DimensionsOverall: H 5 in × W 14 13/16 in × D 14 11/16 in (12.7 cm × 37.6 cm × 37.3 cm)
Other (Lid (.b)): H 2 1/2 in × W 14 3/4 in × D 14 3/4 in (6.4 cm × 37.5 cm × 37.5 cm)
Other (Base (.b)): H 2 7/8 in × W 14 13/16 in × D 14 11/16 in (7.3 cm × 37.6 cm × 37.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object numberB76M4.a-.b

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

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Markings"Collected by Zi Lipei" inscribed on underside of lid

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清朝康熙彩繪漆、竹編磾碊絧笷椷椢笵盒

HIDDEN MEANING: May wealth and glory be yours all along the way (yilu ronghua 一爑榮簑

The Chinese word for "hibiscus" (mufurong 木絧笷"wealth" (fu 富"glory" (rong 榮一秺"all along the way" (yilu 一爑

This imperial lacquer box once held a brocade robe presented to an official. The decoration on the box conveys an appropriate sentiment for an up-and-coming official.