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Pair of Boxes in Form of Lotus Leaves
The collection record classifies this work as ivory. It is dated 1700s. Recorded culture or place: China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
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- Museum title
- Pair of Boxes in Form of Lotus Leaves
- Date
- 1700s
- Culture / origin
- China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Materials and technique
- ivory
- Dimensions
- Overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Not specified by the museum
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1970.137
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In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This fine-grained, light yellow ivory carved the the shape of a lotus leaf illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art · Gift of Lois Clarke · CC0
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