A RARE QIANGJIN-DECORATED RED-LACQUERED RECTANGULAR SUTRA BOX AND COVER
YONGLE PERIOD (1403-1425)
A RARE QIANGJIN-DECORATED RED-LACQUERED RECTANGULAR SUTRA BOX AND COVER YONGLE PERIOD (1403-1425) The box is decorated to the sides with finely incised and gilt spiralling leafy branches extending from rockwork, bearing lotus buds and blooms, each flower-head supporting one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems. The canted edge and sides of the cover are further decorated with bands enclosing classic scrolls and ruyi-shaped clouds. The front of the box and cover is attached with a double-florette plaque and a rectangular lockplate. 16 in. (40.6 cm.) wide, fitted box
A RARE QIANGJIN-DECORATED RED-LACQUERED RECTANGULAR SUTRA BOX AND COVER
YONGLE PERIOD (1403-1425)
A RARE QIANGJIN-DECORATED RED-LACQUERED RECTANGULAR SUTRA BOX AND COVER YONGLE PERIOD (1403-1425) The box is decorated to the sides with finely incised and gilt spiralling leafy branches extending from rockwork, bearing lotus buds and blooms, each flower-head supporting one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems. The canted edge and sides of the cover are further decorated with bands enclosing classic scrolls and ruyi-shaped clouds. The front of the box and cover is attached with a double-florette plaque and a rectangular lockplate. 16 in. (40.6 cm.) wide, fitted box
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