Hinged cosmetic box in the form of a clam’s shell with birds and floral scrolls
- Medium
- Silver
- Genre
- Container
Styles
Tags
engraving (incising)repoussésilverTang dynasty (618 - 907)Chinese ArtArtMetal-work
About
Box in the form of a clam-shell; silver hinged. Surface: lustrous gray patina, somewhat worn; traces of earthy adhesions on the inside. Decoration: engraved; gold leaf applied to areas in the design.