Carved Lacquer Boxes
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), early 15th–late 16th century
Medium
Carved cinnbar lacquer
Dimensions
H: 16.7 x W: 14.4 x Dep: 11.7 cm
Classification
lacquerware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
25700
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...