A RED LACQUERED-WOOD BOOK COVER China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424), Circa 1410

with the central panel of the outer face decorated with scrolling lotus vine issuing from the mouth of an amrita vase tied with flowing scarves and supporting a flaming triratna, with lotus flowers either side bearing Auspicious Emblems including a flaming wheel of the law, a victory banner, two fishes and a treasure vase, all contained within a border of lotus petals and edged with running scrollwork, with inscriptions in Chinese and Tibetan within a cartouche on the inner face, and the ends decorated with classic scrolling vine and kirtimukha lion faces

Himalayan Art Resources item no. 18454.
10 1/2 by 28 7/8 in. (27 by 73 cm)