A pair of miniature Chinese cinnabar lacquer cosmetic boxes, Ming Dynasty, decorated with lotus flower heads and buds on both sides, 2.8 cm diameter; a miniature cloisonné bell, with floral foliage, 3cm high; and a carved nut pendant, designed with figures in a boat, 4.2cm long (4) Provenance: By repute collected by Joseph B. Carson, Secretary to H.B.M, Legation, Peking in the 1920's. 明剔红荷花纹小香盒一对、掐丝珐琅小铃及核雕佩 Condition Report: Wear to the black lacquer on the interior of the cinnabar boxes, loos to the enamel on the edge of the bell, the nut with cracks commensurate to age Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of miniature Chinese cinnabar lacquer cosmetic boxes, Ming Dynasty, decorated with lotus flower heads and buds on both sides, 2.8 cm diameter; a miniature cloisonné bell, with floral foliage, 3cm high; and a carved nut pendant, designed with figures in a boat, 4.2cm long (4) Provenance: By repute collected by Joseph B. Carson, Secretary to H.B.M, Legation, Peking in the 1920's. 明剔红荷花纹小香盒一对、掐丝珐琅小铃及核雕佩 Condition Report: Wear to the black lacquer on the interior of the cinnabar boxes, loos to the enamel on the edge of the bell, the nut with cracks commensurate to age Condition Report Disclaimer
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