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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
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A CARVED RED LACQUER CIRCULAR SEAL PASTE
BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The cover is fnely carved with a large peony blossom surrounded
by three buds and leaves, and the sides of the box are similarly
decorated with further peony sprays. The interior and base are
covered in black lacquer.
2Ω in. (6.4 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box, cloth pouch
$15,000-20,000

PROVENANCE
Sydney L. Moss, Ltd., London.
A related carved red lacquer box and cover with peony design, of
comparable size, dated to the Yongle period and formerly in the
Lee Family Collection, was sold at Important Chinese Lacquer
from the Lee Family Collection, Christie’s Hong Hong, 3 December
2008, lot 2118.
明 剔紅牡丹紋小圓蓋盒
(another view)

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