Lidded Box
Title
Lidded Box
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
A stone box with a lid, probably made of soapstone. The image of clouds, banana leaves, and a woman (possibly an apsara or celestial maiden) scattering flowers from a basket is carved in low relief on the lid. The sides of the box have an incised floral pattern. It is likely that this piece was created in China.
Location
East Asia
Material
soapstone (metamorphic rock)
Measurements
5 x 5 x 2.5 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji or earlier
Worktype
containers (receptacles)
Collection
Citation
“Lidded Box,” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/174.