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Round painted lacquer Lian (dressing case) with cloud-and-phoenix pattern

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Round painted lacquer Lian (dressing case) with cloud-and-phoenix pattern

Qin Dynasty (221–207 BC)

Unearthed in 1978 from Shuihudi M25, Yunmeng.

Height: 12 cm, lid diameter: 38.3 cm, bottom diameter:35.5cm

Wooden core, made by coiling forming. Case exterior, lid interior and base interior all painted with patterns. Exceptionally large. Damaged upon excavation.