A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer, Bone and Pewter Box
A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer, Bone and Pewter Box
late 19th or early 20th century, pewter hinged box raised on three ball feet, interior is lined with wood and has three divided sections, cover is inset with a rectangular panel of carved red cinnabar lacquer with peony design surrounding a bone carving of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
3 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.
From the Collection of Mary Bryan Griswold Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Push and denting to front corner of box lid; some general wear.
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A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer, Bone and Pewter Box
late 19th or early 20th century, pewter hinged box raised on three ball feet, interior is lined with wood and has three divided sections, cover is inset with a rectangular panel of carved red cinnabar lacquer with peony design surrounding a bone carving of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
3 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.
From the Collection of Mary Bryan Griswold Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Push and denting to front corner of box lid; some general wear.
