Resource Identifier:
E00135

Subject & Keywords:
Tai

Description:
Lacquerware is rare among the peoples of southwestern China, but the Tai are skilled in its manufacture. This lacquer box belonged to a chieftain or member of the aristocracy. It was employed in ceree-monies and sacrfices.

Format:
Height 17.8, diameter of mouth 24.3 cm

Coverage:
Collected in Yunnan