CHINA, late 19th century Cinnabar lacquer box Rectangular in shape,...
CHINA, late 19th century
Cinnabar lacquer box
Rectangular in shape, decorated on the lid with two literati conversing in a landscape, the sides adorned with Greek friezes. Black lacquered interior and base.
4.5 x 8 x 6.5 cm
(Small lacquer chips)
Provenance: Collection of the current owners' maternal grandmother, Madame Leewitz, who lived in New York in the early 20th century. Around 1930, she travelled to Asia for about a year, during which time she acquired various objets d'art directly from the region. Passed down through the generations.
CHINA, late 19th century
Cinnabar lacquer box
Rectangular in shape, decorated on the lid with two literati conversing in a landscape, the sides adorned with Greek friezes. Black lacquered interior and base.
4.5 x 8 x 6.5 cm
(Small lacquer chips)
Provenance: Collection of the current owners' maternal grandmother, Madame Leewitz, who lived in New York in the early 20th century. Around 1930, she travelled to Asia for about a year, during which time she acquired various objets d'art directly from the region. Passed down through the generations.
