A rare and finely carved cinnabar lacquer ‘figural’ tray, Ming dynasty, 15th century | 明十五世紀 剔紅觀瀑圖委角方盤, A rare and finely carved cinnabar lacquer ‘figural’ tray, Ming dynasty, 15th century | 明十五世紀 剔紅觀瀑圖委角方盤

A rare and finely carved cinnabar lacquer ‘figural’ tray
Ming dynasty, 15th century
明十五世紀 剔紅觀瀑圖委角方盤

the shallow sides meeting at rounded corners, deeply and boldly carved in the centre with a scholar in a fenced garden ornamented with rockwork, accompanied by an attendant standing inside the pavilion with a pine tree issuing from behind, all surrounded by a border of leafy flower sprays depicting peony, gardenia, chrysanthemum and rose blooms on the interior, and peony, pomegranate, chrsanthemum and camelia blooms on the exterior, the base lacquered brown, Japanese wood box
Width 17.8 cm, 7 in.

Condition Report:
中文内容僅供參考，請以英文原版爲準。左上角邊沿有一處小修補（約1x1公分）。通體有少許因年代久遠而產生的細縫，此外品相良好。

There is a small, ca. 1 x1 cm area of retouching to the upper left hand corner and rim on both sides of the dish. Several short cracks consistent with the age of the dish. Apart from that the dish is in overall very good condition.

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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."