A CINNABAR LACQUER 'GRAPES AND POMEGRANATES' BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of compressed circular form, the domed cover carved through the red lacquer in relief with plump grapes borne on coiling vines and broad furled leaves and the exterior of the box with pomegranates among blooms, two fruits with skins bursting to reveal seeds, lacquered black on the interior

In overall good condition with some expected polished or retouched nicks to the carvings, especially to the vines and edges of the leaves. The rims have been repainted to conceal some typical age crackles.
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