A CHINESE BLACK AND RED TIXI LACQUER STEM CUP
16TH CENTURY
The exterior carved on the sides through layers of well-defined black and red lacquer with ruyi scrolls, the stem with a triangular blade pattern, the interior metal lined, Japanese wood box and cover
3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) diam.
A CHINESE BLACK AND RED TIXI LACQUER STEM CUP
16TH CENTURY
The exterior carved on the sides through layers of well-defined black and red lacquer with ruyi scrolls, the stem with a triangular blade pattern, the interior metal lined, Japanese wood box and cover
3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) diam.