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A CINNABAR LACQUER INK PASTE BOX AND 明十六世紀 剔紅花卉紋印盒
COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
of circular form, the domed cover and box deftly carved
through layers of rich cinnabar red lacquer, depicting
budding and flowering sprays of peony and prunus against a
cellular diaper ground, the interior lacquered black
8 cm, 3⅛ in.
HK$ 100,000-150,000
US$ 12,800-19,200
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