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an old red box with a design on the lidan image of a red bowl sitting on top of a white tablea red box with carvings on it sitting on a white surfacechinese carved red lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lac lacan old red box with carvings on it sitting on a white surfacean image of a red box sitting on top of a white tabletwo red bowls sitting side by side on a white surface
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46 - CHINA, Ming period (1521–1566)
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Estimate €5,000 - €7,000
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CHINA, Ming period (1521–1566) A lidded box in cinnabar lacquer, finely carved with a central medallion depicting a pagoda amongst pine trees, peaches of longevity, deer and cranes. Two concentric bands surround the central design; one is adorned with four five-clawed dragons soaring amongst stylised clouds, whilst the other features motifs of leafy stems and stylised lotus flowers. The lower section features double concentric bands depicting floral motifs, cranes and phoenixes with outstretched wings amidst ruyi-shaped clouds. A frieze of Greek patterns completes the decoration on the base. Six-character mark in Kaishu script: ‘Jiajing of the Ming’ Signs of wear, crazing and damage. Lid possibly a later addition. Diameter 29 cm Expert: Cabinet Ansas
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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