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Chinoiserie in 18th-century France incorporated imitations of East Asian motifs, designs, and ornaments into European art. These imitations were often distorted by the European imagination and were not accurate representations of the cultures from which they drew inspiration. Elements of chinoiserie in this box can be seen primarily on the lid where enormous, vibrantly colored flowers tower over two crouching figures and a grouping of buildings.
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96890
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Box
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96890
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object
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Box
description
Chinoiserie in 18th-century France incorporated imitations of East Asian motifs, designs, and ornaments into European art. These imitations were often distorted by the European imagination and were not accurate representations of the cultures from which they drew inspiration. Elements of chinoiserie in this box can be seen primarily on the lid where enormous, vibrantly colored flowers tower over two crouching figures and a grouping of buildings.
date
1749–50
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q79480546
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Enamel
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Overall: 6.4 x 8.6 cm (2 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
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France, 18th century
accession
1916.588
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silver gilt and enamel
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Box, 1749–50. France, 18th century. Silver gilt and enamel; overall: 6.4 x 8.6 cm (2 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.588
collection
Decorative Arts
didYouKnow
The flower petals on the box lid are raised, an effect produced by drops of transparent enamel placed on the box’s surface that imitates polished gemstones or pearls.
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:13:35.559000
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96890
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Decorative Art and Design
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Decorative Arts
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silver gilt and enamel
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