Sutra box with dragons amid clouds, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24). lacquer with incised decoration inlaid with gold; damascened brass lock and key; H. 14cm; W. 12.7 cm; L. 40.6 cm. Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gifts, 2001, 2001.584a–c. © 2000–2024 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.