Description:

This box is carved with two cat-like dragons and a symbol used to represent long life (shou). Boxes in China were used to hold personal or food items, and were often given as gifts.

Glass, carved in relief
Four-character mark of Qianlong reign (1736-1795), but possibly later in date
Base width: 8.3 cm base length: 9.0 cm, base height: 3.4 cm, lid width: 8.4 cm lid length: 9.0 cm, lid height: 3.4 cm, combined height: 5.9 cm

Chinese Description:

有盖玻璃盒 中国，清朝，约1750-1900 这玻璃盒雕刻有两条形貌像猫一样的龙和代表康宁的寿字纹在中国，盒子多用于存放个人物品或食物，并且经常被用作礼物馈赠亲友。 玻璃、浮雕 刻有「乾隆年制」四字，疑为后人所加

Creator: Unknown

Date: China, 1700-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4558A&B