A LARGE 'HONGMU' RECTANGULAR TRAY QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

a single panel set within a frame with shallow sides with molded outer edge and carved at the rim with varying shou characters set within beaded edges, the base with a central field panel

There is some slight separation of the joints along the sides. The inside panel with a short split along the inner rim from the corner. There are some small nicks and chips on the edges and rim and wear overall consistent with age and use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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