Asian Art II - 14th November 2018
Lot 679
A CHINESE RED AND BLACK LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOX MING/QING DYNASTY Decorated with cinnabar
Estimate £2,500 - £3,500
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Description
A CHINESE RED AND BLACK LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOX
MING/QING DYNASTY
Decorated with cinnabar, black and brown lacquer with a shaped panel containing a pair of dragons amongst clouds contesting the sacred pearl of wisdom on a fylfot ground, all against stylised lotus flowerheads and foliage and within a key fret border, the sides with floral sprays on a fylfot ground, an eight character Wanli mark carved to the interior, 7cm x 30cm x 58.5cm.