Tiered and Covered Box
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th or 17th century
Medium
Carved cinnabar lacquer, and black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay
Dimensions
16 × 16.4 × 20.4 cm (6 5/16 × 6 1/2 × 8 1/16 in.)
Classification
lacquer
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
147052
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...