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Imperial Document/Seal Box
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Imperial Document/Seal Box

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date19th century
Mediumwood, lacquer, copper alloy and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (31.1 x 37.5 x 25.1 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Nolan Babcock
Terms
    Object number91.0249.01
    DescriptionBoxes of this type were made to specifically hold imperial seals, yò-xi, as well as seals of office. The boxes were colored denoting their importance within the imperial hierarchy, so that a gold lacquered box would contain seals of greater significance than those in a green lacquered one.
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