Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

3445/3 a-b

Circular white-blue glazed box (part a) with lid (part b). The lid is decorated with a floral motif. The edge and side of the lid and side of the box are scalloped.

  • History Of Use

    Used for storing aromatics, powders, drugs, and pigments.


  • Type of Item box
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material clay, glaze
  • Measurements height 3.5 cm, diameter 7.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Karen Nighswander
  • Received from Karen Nighswander

  • Made in China

  • Creation Date between 1368 and 1644
  • Ownership Date before October 14, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on October 14, 2020

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3445/0003 a-b