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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A VERY RARE WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' SEAL PASTE BOX AND COVER
Details
A VERY RARE WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' SEAL PASTE BOX AND COVER
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1620)
Of circular section, the domed cover painted with a phoenix and a dragon divided by a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud scrolls, the sides of the box decorated with four sets of flower sprays
2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1620)
Of circular section, the domed cover painted with a phoenix and a dragon divided by a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud scrolls, the sides of the box decorated with four sets of flower sprays
2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
Provenance
The Mitsui family collection, Tokyo