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A CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the slightly domed rounded rectangular cover carved to the
top with a bearded foreigner dancing with a Buddhist lion, all
reserved on a diaper ground and encircled on the straight sides
by rocks and trees, the base carved around the sides with a

oral band, the interior and base lacquered black
(2)
9.5 cm, 3¾ in.

಴£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 38,600-58,000 US$ 5,000-7,500

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A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER OVOID
‘LYCHEE’ BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

the box with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight
foot, nely carved around the exterior in medium relief with a
band of fruiting lychee branches reserved on a oret-diaper
ground, all between narrow lappet and keyfret bands at the
foot and rim, the domed cover similarly decorated, the interior
and base lacquered black, Japanese wood box
(3)
12 cm, 4¾ in.

£ 12,000-16,000
HK$ 116,000-155,000 US$ 14,900-19,900

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