‘Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection’, Julia White, Honolulu Academy of Art, 2006, p. 48-49
Carved with a similar yet slightly more ornate sword-pommel design compared to no. 1 in this catalogue, this slightly higher, domed box consists of five bands radiating from a star-shaped central medallion on the top.[1] The carved black scrolls are alternated with three layers of red lacquer, giving a strong sense of depth to this ‘tixi’ lacquer box.
Reference:
[1] Julia M. White, ‘Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection’, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 2002, p. 48
A circular red and black ‘tixi’ lacquer box and cover (Ming dynasty, 15th century)
Description
Dimensions: 13cm high, 22.5cm diameter
Provenance:
Michael H. Healy
Anthony Carter, 2015
A private Asian collection
Exhibited:
Honolulu Academy of Art, 2002
China Institute of America, New York, 2005
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 2006
Museum für Lackkunst, Münster, 2007
Illustrated:
‘Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection’, Julia White, Honolulu Academy of Art, 2006, p. 48-49
Carved with a similar yet slightly more ornate sword-pommel design compared to no. 1 in this catalogue, this slightly higher, domed box consists of five bands radiating from a star-shaped central medallion on the top.[1] The carved black scrolls are alternated with three layers of red lacquer, giving a strong sense of depth to this ‘tixi’ lacquer box.
Reference:
[1] Julia M. White, ‘Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection’, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 2002, p. 48
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