Carved Lacquer Scroll Box

雕龍漆匣

1736–95
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Overall: 14 x 14.7 x 59 cm (5 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 23 1/4 in.)
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This is the original box for the handscroll Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts, CMA 1969.31.

Description

This box that housed the Qianlong emperor’s portrait was commissioned to be made in Suzhou when no more portraits were added to the scroll. An entry in the imperial workshop records relates to the Cleveland box. It states that in 1787, a box design with a dragon pattern, including the inscription: In his heart is envisioned a peaceful reign was sent to a Suzhou workshop.

Imperial portraits were collected in the Chonghua Palace in the Forbidden City, and the emperor’s portrait was kept in this red lacquer box from Suzhou.
Carved Lacquer Scroll Box

Carved Lacquer Scroll Box

1736–95

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

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