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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID BLACK LACQUER RECTANGULAR TRAY
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The tray is inlaid with mother-of-pearl on the interior with a scene of court officials, attendants, and animals amidst a lush courtyard of pavilions and foliage, framed by a border of shaped panels enclosing floral medallion scrolls. The exterior sides of the tray are also inlaid with borders comprising floral branches and paired birds.
15 1/2 (39.4 cm.) long, fitted cloth box
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The tray is inlaid with mother-of-pearl on the interior with a scene of court officials, attendants, and animals amidst a lush courtyard of pavilions and foliage, framed by a border of shaped panels enclosing floral medallion scrolls. The exterior sides of the tray are also inlaid with borders comprising floral branches and paired birds.
15 1/2 (39.4 cm.) long, fitted cloth box
Provenance
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, no. 461 VELL.
David Drabkin Collection.
David Drabkin Collection.
Literature
U. Ramamrutham, “Exhibition Highlights: Lacquer: A Panorama of Asian Decorative Arts”, Orientations, vol. 20, April 1989, p. 75, fig. 3.
A. G. Poster, Lacquer: A Panorama of Asian Decorative Arts, New York, 16 December 1988-14 June 1989.
A. G. Poster, Lacquer: A Panorama of Asian Decorative Arts, New York, 16 December 1988-14 June 1989.
Exhibited
Hong Kong Museum of Art, no. 20/55 IC 11 (according to label).
New York, Brooklyn Museum, Lacquer: A Panorama of Asian Decorative Arts, 16 December 1988-14 June 1989, TL 1988.222.1.
New York, Brooklyn Museum, Lacquer: A Panorama of Asian Decorative Arts, 16 December 1988-14 June 1989, TL 1988.222.1.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist