Chinese Export Cinnabar Lacquer Horse Head Box
Vintage Chinese export hand carved red cinnabar lacquer covered box or container. Features a sculptural Tang dynasty style horse head carved with lotus blossom scroll and phoenix bird designs. Well executed with a wonderful deep red color. Brass lined interior with black lacquer finish. Bears original export stamp on bottom. Measures 10 3/8" x 10 1/2" x 5". Good condition with mild surface wear and tarnish to brass. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA domestic shipping $65 plus insurance.
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Vintage Chinese export hand carved red cinnabar lacquer covered box or container. Features a sculptural Tang dynasty style horse head carved with lotus blossom scroll and phoenix bird designs. Well executed with a wonderful deep red color. Brass lined interior with black lacquer finish. Bears original export stamp on bottom. Measures 10 3/8" x 10 1/2" x 5". Good condition with mild surface wear and tarnish to brass. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA domestic shipping $65 plus insurance.