Lacquerware is rare among the peoples of southwestern China, but the Tai are skilled in its manufacture. This lacquer box belonged to s chieftain or member of the aristocracy. It was employed in ceree-monies and sacrfices.
- Item No.
- E00135
- Period
- 民國23年採集
- Dimensions
- Height 17.8, diameter of mouth 24.3 cm
- Excavated/Findspot
- Collected in Yunnan