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In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This fine-grained, light yellow ivory carved in the shape of a lotus leaf illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
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144934
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Box in Form of Lotus Leaf (lid)
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144934
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object
title
Box in Form of Lotus Leaf (lid)
description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This fine-grained, light yellow ivory carved in the shape of a lotus leaf illustrates the superb carving skills and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
date
1700s
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79922580
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Ivory
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1
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dimensionsRaw
Overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
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China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
accession
1970.137.1.b
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ivory
tombstone
Box in Form of Lotus Leaf (lid), 1700s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Ivory; overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Lois Clarke, 1970.137.1.b
collection
China - Qing Dynasty
formerAccessionNumbers
70.137
didYouKnow
Inside each box is a lotus pond and two swimming ducks carved in high relief.
citations
citation
Lee, Sherman E. “The Year in Review for 1970.” <em>The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art</em> 58, no. 2 (1971): 22–71.
page_number
Mentioned: p. 70, cat. no. 141
citation
Waston, William, ed.<em> Chinese Ivories: From the Shang to the Qing : an Exhibition</em>. [London]: The Oriental Ceramic Society, 1984.
page_number
cat. nos. 189, 190, p. 156
creditline
Gift of Lois Clarke
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2026-06-18 21:18:05.922000
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144934
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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ivory
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