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A RARE CINNABAR ‘TIXI’ LACQUER
DISH
YUAN DYNASTY
with shallow rounded sides resting on a short
foot, deeply carved through through alternating
layers of red and black lacquer with a central
six-petal flower head, encircled by a a single
ring of large tixi pommels, the exterior similarly
carved through thick layers of alternating black
and red lacquer with a classic scroll band, the
base lacquered black
18.5 cm, 7¼ in.
‡ £ 30,000-50,000
HK$ 308,000-515,000 US$ 39,300-65,500
元 朱面剔犀如意雲紋盤
86 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstanc-
es). Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.
