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Black lacquer box with set of 12 ink cakes (detail)

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Postcard of Black lacquer box with set of 12 ink cakes (detail).
000-190-001-305-C
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Black lacquer box with set of 12 ink cakes (detail)

The top of this lacquered box bears an inscription which is flanked by two five-clawed dragons. Both the design and the inscription are inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

The inscription reads, "The Imperial Poems on Flowers". This is the title for all the moulded floral designs and inscriptions on the 12 ink cakes.

During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), imperial ink cakes were produced at the palace workshops. There were also special commissions from famous ink makers in other regions, particularly in Huizhou of the Anhui province.


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Online ID: 000-190-001-305-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1948.476
Date: 18th century
probably 18th century
Material: Blue lacquered wood
Dimensions: 418 mm L x 310 mm W x 48 mm deep
What: Box
Subject: Lacquer
Who: Patrick Dudgeon (Collection)
Where: China
Event:
Description: Box of blue lacquered wood: China, Ch'ing dynasty, probably 18th century
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