A LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD | 清乾隆 剔紅海水雲龍紋圓蓋盒

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A LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOX AND COVER

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

清乾隆 剔紅海水雲龍紋圓蓋盒

of compressed circular form, the domed cover meticulously carved with five ferocious scaly dragons writhing amidst tumultuous swirling waves and flames, the box similarly carved with five striding dragons in mutual pursuit of flaming pearls, the interior and base lacquered black, the rims mounted in gilt-metal, Japanese wood box

36.6 cm, 14 ⅜ in.