A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER ‘DRAGON’ BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER ‘DRAGON’ BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY The cover is deeply carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with three sinuous five-clawed dragons confronting a flaming pearl against a ground of stylised crashing waves. The sides of the box and cover are carved with a band of florette diaper pattern, the interiors and the base applied with a dark brown lacquer. 7 in. (18 cm.) wide, box
A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER ‘DRAGON’ BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER ‘DRAGON’ BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY The cover is deeply carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with three sinuous five-clawed dragons confronting a flaming pearl against a ground of stylised crashing waves. The sides of the box and cover are carved with a band of florette diaper pattern, the interiors and the base applied with a dark brown lacquer. 7 in. (18 cm.) wide, box
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