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3275 A SMALL CARVED CINNABAR
LACQUER ‘PEONY’ CIRCULAR BOX
288 AND COVER

MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY

The gently domed cover is carved with a large
central peony bloom surrounded by saw-edged
leaves and buds extending over the gently curved
sides. The sides of the box is carved with a narrow
frieze of further flowers and leaves. The interiors
and recessed base are lacquered black.
2 æ in. (7 cm.) diam., box

HK$120,000-180,000 US$16,000-23,000

3275

A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER
‘PEACOCK’ TRAY

MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY

The dish has shallow rounded sides that rise to a
stepped rim. The interior is carved with a peacock
standing on rocks, with wings and tail feathers fully
extended amidst lotus sprays. The reverse is carved
with a continuous floral scroll. The underside with
incised characters, Zhang Cheng zao.
6 æ in. (17.2 cm.) diam., box

HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000

PROVENANCE

Sold at Christie’s London, 11 June 1980, lot 219

ΐ㔎Ἓ⢓⼿炻1990⸜6㚰11㖍炻
㉵⑩219嘇