Carved Lacquer Scroll Box
1736–95
Maker Unknown
Chinese Art
Carved Lacquer Scroll Box, 1736–95. China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95). Cinnabar carved lacquer on wood; overall: 14 x 14.7 cm (5 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1969.32 This is the original box for the handscroll Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts, CMA 1969.31
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- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Lacquer
- Formatted Medium
- cinnabar carved lacquer on wood
- Dimensions
- Overall: 14 x 14.7 cm (5 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: 心寫治平 Translation: In his heart is envisioned a peaceful reign. Remark: An alternate translation is "Mind Picture of a Well-Governed and Tranquil Reign." The inscription on the lacquer box lid expresses the Qianlong Emperor's ambition for his reign.
- Departments
- Chinese Art
- Accession Number
- 1969.32
- Credit Line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Exhibitions
- Year in Review: 1969, Powerful Form and Potent Symbol: The Dragon in Asia, Silent Poetry: Masterworks of Chinese Painting
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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