Lot Essay
A similar example was sold in our New York Rooms, 2 June 1989, lot 366; another in our Paris Rooms, 14 June 2006, lot 109; and a further example in Sotheby's New York, 30 March 2006, lot 89.
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MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Details
A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Of circular form, the cover deeply carved in relief through the layers of lacquer with fruiting lychee branches reserved against a ground of diaper pattern, the box similarly decorated around the side, the interiors and base black lacquered
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) diam.
MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Of circular form, the cover deeply carved in relief through the layers of lacquer with fruiting lychee branches reserved against a ground of diaper pattern, the box similarly decorated around the side, the interiors and base black lacquered
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) diam.
Provenance
With Gerard Hawthorn Ltd., London
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium