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MING DYNASTY, EARLY 15TH CENTURY
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A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER ‘PEONY’ BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, EARLY 15TH CENTURY
The top of the cover is carved through the red lacquer to an ochre ground with a single peony blossom surrounded by leaves and buds. The sides of the box and cover are similarly carved with a mixed floral frieze comprising blossoming peony and chrysanthemum. The interiors and the recessed base are covered in black lacquer.
5 13/16 in. (15 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
MING DYNASTY, EARLY 15TH CENTURY
The top of the cover is carved through the red lacquer to an ochre ground with a single peony blossom surrounded by leaves and buds. The sides of the box and cover are similarly carved with a mixed floral frieze comprising blossoming peony and chrysanthemum. The interiors and the recessed base are covered in black lacquer.
5 13/16 in. (15 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
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