Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24) Culture:China 明永樂 Medium:Red lacquer with incised decoration inlaid with gold; damascened brass lock and key Dimensions:H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); L. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gifts, 2001 Accession Number:2001.584a–c Vigorous, sinewy dragons are frequently depicted on works produced during the reign of the Yongle emperor. This luxurious box, made to hold a sutra in the Chinese album format, was created for use at court.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24) Culture:China 明永樂 Medium:Red lacquer with incised decoration inlaid with gold; damascened brass lock and key Dimensions:H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); L. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gifts, 2001 Accession Number:2001.584a–c Vigorous, sinewy dragons are frequently depicted on works produced during the reign of the Yongle emperor. This luxurious box, made to hold a sutra in the Chinese album format, was created for use at court.