A VERY FINE CHINESE CINNABAR CARVED THREE COLOR LACQUER 'PEACH' COVERED BOX, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. The multiple lacquered layers of red over black over amber, the cover carved with a scene of Kwan Yin in a rockery garden within a cartouche border of repeating winged bats on a ground of five peaches and leafage, the base with entwining prunus, blossoms and peaches, the interior in black lacquer with painted gilt foliage. Length 6.25 inches (15.9 cm).
A VERY FINE CHINESE CINNABAR CARVED THREE COLOR LACQUER 'PEACH' COVERED BOX, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. The multiple lacquered layers of red over black over amber, the cover carved with a scene of Kwan Yin in a rockery garden within a cartouche border of repeating winged bats on a ground of five peaches and leafage, the base with entwining prunus, blossoms and peaches, the interior in black lacquer with painted gilt foliage. Length 6.25 inches (15.9 cm).
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