Boîte, M.C. 3527(2)

Type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, box materials and techniques: porcelain, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 11. 7cm diameter: 28. 1cm description: box and its lid coated with yellow enamel, lenticular shape with 16 lobes. - on the lid, two dragons, in green enamel, surround a pearl - below, an inscription gives the name of emperor wan li and his reign dates marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao - 大明萬曆年製 mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3527. Date: Unknown.