Chinese Qing Qianlong Marked Cinnabar Lacquered Wood Box AFR3SH
Description: Chinese rectangular form carved warm reddish-brown cinnabar lacquer box. The rounded lid is finely decorated in the 18th century style with a central panel featuring a scene of three scholars examining a scrolled painting in a landscape setting. A dense design of branches with leaves and blossoms is on the sides. Metal rim with black lacquer interior. Six-character Qianlong mark to the cinnabar lacquered base.
Measurements: 5 5/8 long x 3 3/4 wide x 2 3/8 high
Condition: Very good overall with typical wear. There is a small loss to the cinnabar at the mark. Green felt has been applied to the bottom.
Provenance: Tucson, Arizona estate
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Description: Chinese rectangular form carved warm reddish-brown cinnabar lacquer box. The rounded lid is finely decorated in the 18th century style with a central panel featuring a scene of three scholars examining a scrolled painting in a landscape setting. A dense design of branches with leaves and blossoms is on the sides. Metal rim with black lacquer interior. Six-character Qianlong mark to the cinnabar lacquered base.
Measurements: 5 5/8 long x 3 3/4 wide x 2 3/8 high
Condition: Very good overall with typical wear. There is a small loss to the cinnabar at the mark. Green felt has been applied to the bottom.
Provenance: Tucson, Arizona estate