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A BLACK LACQUER 'TIXI' BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY
the circular domed cover with a central stylized flowerhead surrounded by five concentric bands of pommel scrolls, the deep rounded base with two further bands of pommel scrolls above upright onion-shaped lappets around the foot, all carved through layers dark brownish-black lacquer alternating with two red layers, the interior and base lacquered brownish-black (2)
Diameter 9 3/4 in., 24.8 cm
Estimate
30,000
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50,000
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