A CINNABAR TWO COLOUR LACQUER TRAY WITH JAPANESE LACQUER INTERIOR THE TRAY: MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURYTHE INTERIOR: MEIJI PERIOD |

of rectangular section, intricately carved to the exterior with scrolling flowers above a key-fret band at the foot, the interior rim panelled with four five-clawed dragons writhing among ruyi shaped clouds, the Japanese interior with a gilt carp against black lacquer

There is some expected surface wear on the interior. There are some age cracks and losses to the lacquer, particularly around the extremities.
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