Cloisonne Enamel Box with 
Lotus Decor
Ching-t'ai period (A.D. 
1450-1456)
Ming Dynasty
Diameter of mouth 12.4cm
     The lid and body of 
this bronze-based box are 
cast with a pattern of 
eight lotus petals in low 
relief, each decorated 
with sprays of lotus 
flowers of different colors.  
The flat lid is decorated 
with a lotus  heart.  The 
interior of the box is 
gilded, with the Ching-t'ai 
reign-mark incised at the 
center.