拍品專文
This shape is also known as a lotus leaf shape.
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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A SMALL CARVED RED LACQUER FOUR-TIERED HEXAGONAL BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
細節
A SMALL CARVED RED LACQUER FOUR-TIERED HEXAGONAL BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Of foliated hexagonal form, the cover finely carved with a scene of two scholars seated drinking wine at a table inside a lakeside pavilion calling out to a servant in a sampan to refill their cups, all framed by rocks and trees, the sides of the box, three middle trays and bottom section carved with chrysanthemum sprays, the interiors and base lacquered in dark brown
5½ in. (14 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Of foliated hexagonal form, the cover finely carved with a scene of two scholars seated drinking wine at a table inside a lakeside pavilion calling out to a servant in a sampan to refill their cups, all framed by rocks and trees, the sides of the box, three middle trays and bottom section carved with chrysanthemum sprays, the interiors and base lacquered in dark brown
5½ in. (14 cm.) long
來源
Collection of Joseph A. Marchant and by descent to the present owner.