Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Square Box

DESCRIPTION: Antique cinnabar lacquer box crafted in square form featuring a scene in relief depicting a mountain pass populated at the upper right by three military officials gesturing toward a fourth who kneels prostrate at the lower left. Interior is lacquered black and base sports four feet and carved floral and foliage designs.
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 4.25" W: 12.25" L: 12.25"
CONDITION: Minor dents in lacquer at prostrate man's right leg and stone at lower right of lid; minor wear throughout, notably on banner pole carried by one soldier at upper right.
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