A CARVED TIXI LACQUER CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The upper surface and shallow sides deeply carved with fluid swirling classic scrolls exposing layers of red, yellow and black lacquer, the interior and base with dark brown lacquer
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) diam., box
Lot Essay
An identical lacquer box was sold in these Rooms, 7 July 2003 (Catalogue dated 28 April 2003), lot 725.
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