Liao‑Jin‑Period Rectangular Stone Covered Box With Carved Auspicious‑Beast And Scroll‑Foliage Motifs

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Dimensions: Length 22 cm (8.66 inches), Height 9 cm (3.54 inches), Weight 2704 g; Period: 10th-13th centuries; Condition and Provenance: This box retains its original matching lid and base, with no structural cracks. The relief animal motif on the lid shows signs of age, with slight wear and tear at the corners. The scrollwork carvings on the sides of the box are clearly visible, and the internal cavity is intact. A thick layer of patina covers all surfaces. There are no signs of modern cutting or polishing, nor any subsequent carving. This box is from a private collection in New York City, New York, USA, acquired in 2005 through an antique dealer in Vancouver. The original acquisition records and archival photographs are well preserved. Description: This rectangular stone box from the Liao-Jin period is carved with relief auspicious animal motifs and scrollwork. It is a stone storage object made under the background of the northern nomadic culture during the Liao-Jin period, used to store documents, jewelry, and personal ornaments. The box is a symmetrical rectangle. The lid is carved with lifelike auspicious animal patterns, while the body is decorated with flowing scrollwork, reflecting the aesthetic fusion of nomadic and Central Plains cultures. The lid fits perfectly with the body, and the internal compartments are ingeniously designed. The dense stone surface is evenly covered with a layer of antique patina. Complete stone boxes from the Liao and Jin dynasties are extremely rare, vividly showcasing the stone carving craftsmanship of northern Liao and Jin regions, and are invaluable artifacts for the study of nomadic material culture and stone carving art.

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