A YUE CELADON PILLOW-FORM BOX WITH CARVED FLOWER PATTERNS
Tang or Five Dynasties
This pillow-form box comes in a unique shape. More distinctive are the four flower patterns engraved in a bold fashion on the lid. Surrounding decorations create a perfect stage of the four flowers to captivate one’s attention. Space around the flower are decorated with patterns of burgeoning leafs, imbuing the piece with a sense of liveliness. Walls of the outer box are decorated with carved out flower patterns, which together with the lid form a beautiful composition. The inner box is plain without decorations. Inside, the bottom bulges up a bit. Outside, a rim that circles around the base acts as a mechanism that creates a perfect fit between the inner and outer box. Crack are visible on the outer box and lid, revealing the items many years of usage.