DepartmentUnited States & Canada
durian-shaped medicine box
NameBox with lid
Artist
Artist not recorded
Dateca. 20th century
Probably madeSumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood, red lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 4 7/16 x 3 13/16 in. (11.3 x 9.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.98ab
Object numberFA.2010.97.98ab
DescriptionRound red painted box (a) with domed handled lid (b) has chip carved "spikes" over all but handle and bottom. Fruit-like in appearance. Inside surfaces are shiny red and smooth. Bottom has dimples where clamped for turning.
Early 20th century
Artist not recorded
20th century
Artist not recorded