ID 395474
Lot 1627 | A RARE CARVED RED LACQUER CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER
Estimate value
$ 40 000 – 60 000
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The metal-bodied container is deeply carved through layers of red lacquer on the cover with Shoulao seated on a crane in flight above three immortals, their attendants, a deer and crane on a terrace. The sides are carved with floral sprays repeated on the sides of the box, which is carved with two egrets in a lotus pond.
5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
| Auction house category: | Boxes and Cases |
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