MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The cover is carved in high relief to depict two scholars playing weiqi while their companion watches the games, accompanied by a deer. The box is carved with blossoming camellia.
3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The cover is carved in high relief to depict two scholars playing weiqi while their companion watches the games, accompanied by a deer. The box is carved with blossoming camellia.
3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box
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