明永樂    紅漆戧金雲龍紋經箱|Sutra box with dragons amid clouds
Object type: Sutra box
Department: Asian Art
Culture: China
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24)
Medium: Red lacquer with incised decoration inlaid with gold; damascened brass lock and key


Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); L. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit line: Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gifts, 2001

Accession year: 2001
Tags: Dragons