Accession Number
2018/2.36

Title
Butterfly Cake Box

Artist(s)
Chinese; Taiwanese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
mid-20th century

Medium & Support
red lacquer on wood

Dimensions
7 ½ in x 18 in x 16 ¼ in (19.05 cm x 45.72 cm x 41.28 cm);2 ½ in x 18 in x 16 ¼ in (6.35 cm x 45.72 cm x 41.28 cm);6 in x 18 in x 16 ¼ in (15.24 cm x 45.72 cm x 41.28 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Ellen Johnston Laing

Physical Description
A red lacquered container with decoration of flowers, calligraphy, and figures of children in gold.

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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