Elegant Floral-Carved Box

A Tabletop Hope Chest. This Elegant Floral-Carved Box showcases the exceptional artistry of the wood artisans who articulated its intricate motif. Though its storage possibilities are many, it will garner great admiration for its beauty alone. Shesham wood with copper chain.  5"h. x 15"l. x 10"w.

Museum Provenance

Similar to a late Yuan to early Ming dynasty box given to the Smithsonian by Arthur M. Sackler and curated in the collections of our Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.