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A CINNABAR LACQUER CIRCULAR BOX AND 明至清 剔紅群仙盒壽捧盒
COVER
MING–QING DYNASTY
of circular form and supported on a short straight foot of
corresponding form, the flat top of the cover carved with
a medallion enclosing a tranquil scene depicting figures
engaging in different activities against a landscape scene
rendered with tall overhanging pine trees and mountains,
including one supporting a tray of cups, another two
conversing, one pointing at a crane from a galleried pavilion,
all surrounded by bands of shou medallions and lappets,
each of the rounded sides of the box and cover carved with
four cusped cartouches alternating with one of the bajixiang
emblems, each cartouche depicted with luxuriant floral
blooms issuing from jagged rockwork, the interior and base
lacquered black, box inscription by Kobori Sokei
38 cm, 14⅞ in.
HK$ 700,000-900,000
US$ 89,500-115,000

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