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Chinese painted box

Title
Chinese painted box.
Format
Realia
Published
19th century.
Description
1 box (5 pieces): ivory and bamboo, 6 x 6 x 4 cm.
Notes
5:2 (not found). KI specimen has printed number 7 taped inside one lid.
Summary
Oval box divided into two compartments, two bamboo pieces glued to exterior. Detachable top and bottom. Lotus-shaped toggle with moving seeds. All pieces connected by grey cord. Exterior of box painted with scenes of a woman and child in a domestic setting. Bottom detaches to reveal two scenes of a copulating couple. Green and brown scenes on ivory background. Details in red and black. Interior compartments lacquered red.
Kinsey subjects
Art--China--19th century. Covert in art. Covert novelties.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
2180 A030a-e
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art