AN EXTREMELY RARE PEWTER-INLAID FLORAL-LOBED BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER
AN EXTREMELY RARE PEWTER-INLAID FLORAL-LOBED BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368) Of oval cross-section with the rounded sides in twelve lobes, the upper surface of the cover accentuated by two lines of pewter wires outlining the floral-shaped sides, surrounding a double-oval at the centre, the similarly shaped box is supported on a short splayed floral foot; the interior of the box accommodating a removable tray furnished with a fitted miniature inkstone and a copper water container with a short spout, the rims of the cover, the box and foot ring lined with pewter wire, covered all over in a dark brown lacquer with exception of the red lacquer interiors 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) long, Japanese wood box
AN EXTREMELY RARE PEWTER-INLAID FLORAL-LOBED BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER
AN EXTREMELY RARE PEWTER-INLAID FLORAL-LOBED BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368) Of oval cross-section with the rounded sides in twelve lobes, the upper surface of the cover accentuated by two lines of pewter wires outlining the floral-shaped sides, surrounding a double-oval at the centre, the similarly shaped box is supported on a short splayed floral foot; the interior of the box accommodating a removable tray furnished with a fitted miniature inkstone and a copper water container with a short spout, the rims of the cover, the box and foot ring lined with pewter wire, covered all over in a dark brown lacquer with exception of the red lacquer interiors 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) long, Japanese wood box
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