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LAQUER WARES
A SMALL CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
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A SMALL CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
The domed circular cover is finely carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with a delicate design of a hibiscus blossom surrounded by buds and serrated leaves, the box with a narrow band of flowers and foliage, the interior and base lacquered black
2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) diam., box
MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
The domed circular cover is finely carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with a delicate design of a hibiscus blossom surrounded by buds and serrated leaves, the box with a narrow band of flowers and foliage, the interior and base lacquered black
2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) diam., box