AS621: Nuosuo Yi Bowl

A fine Nuosuo Yi Lacquer Bowl. These bowls were for high ranking families to be used with guests and rituals. They are made out of leather and decorated with a thick and hard lacquer surface with black, red, and yellow natural pigments.     

Previously in the collection of Acher Eskenasy, Paris France.

3 inches tall by 6.5 inches diameter. 19th century, North East China.