AN EXTREMELY RARE AND SUPERBLY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER SIX-TIERED BOX AND COVER
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND SUPERBLY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER SIX-TIERED BOX AND COVER YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368) Of square section, the cover carved in deep relief to the buff-ground with two birds in flight, their feathers finely detailed with incised design, amidst a dense background of flowering peonies, the vertical sides of each tier carved with a different floral band including rose, hibiscus, prunus, mallow, and pomegranate, the petals and leaves delicately incised to depict the veining, all supported on a straight foot, the interiors and base applied with a brownish-black lacquer 11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm.) high, box
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND SUPERBLY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER SIX-TIERED BOX AND COVER
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND SUPERBLY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER SIX-TIERED BOX AND COVER YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368) Of square section, the cover carved in deep relief to the buff-ground with two birds in flight, their feathers finely detailed with incised design, amidst a dense background of flowering peonies, the vertical sides of each tier carved with a different floral band including rose, hibiscus, prunus, mallow, and pomegranate, the petals and leaves delicately incised to depict the veining, all supported on a straight foot, the interiors and base applied with a brownish-black lacquer 11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm.) high, box
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