明十五 / 十六世紀 剔紅花蝶紋桃形圓盒

of circular section, the pointed domed cover delicately carved with a butterfly hovering over dense foliage and large peony blooms, the box similarly decorated with peony blossoms and large palmette leaves, all carved through the layers of rich cinnabar lacquer to the yellow ground, the interior and recessed base lacquered brownish-red

《中國漆藝二千年》，香港東方陶瓷學會，香港中文大學文物館，香港，1993年，編號51
《疊彩：抱一齋藏中國漆器》，香港中文大學文物館，香港，2010年，編號43

There are age cracks and surface wear to the box and cover. Box: there is a prominent age crack running across the base of the box. The interior of the box has extensive age cracks and corresponding lifting to the lacquer. Cover: Age cracks and minor flaking.
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