Lot 27
  • 27

A small carved Cinnabar Lacquer Box and Cover Ming Dynasty

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

of flattened circular form, each side carved in low-relief with a hunter astride a horse taking aim with a bow and arrow at a bird in flight amidst ruyi-head-shaped clouds, all reserved against a floret-diaper background, the interior lacquered black, wood box (3)

Condition

The exterior is in good overall condition with one crack to the side 1/2 inch long. The interior relacquered.
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