Box with a Dragon and Phoenix
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Box with a Dragon and Phoenix
lacquer work / Ming Dynasty / China
Place of production:China
Ming dynasty, dated 1592
Carved red lacquer
高8.6 縦16.1 横25.8
1合
Inscriptions:「大明萬暦壬辰年製｣銘
Five-clawed dragons symbolized the emperor. This dragon has only four claws, which suggests this work was meant for someone outside of the imperial court."
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