Chinese tianqi lacquer scholars box and cover

Possibly Ming (Wanli) Dynasty (16th/17th c.), of rectangular shape with lobed corners, decorated in tianqi and qiangjin lacquer technique, the lid depicting a panel landscape scene with an official and three attendants against a wan diaper ground, the longer sides with panels of facing dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, the narrow sides with dragons and floral sprays, on a red ground decorated with scrolling lotus, black lacquer interior, 4"h x 9"l x 4"w
Condition: Good/Fair, generally well preserved, small scattered spots of lacquer loss, the largest equalling about .5" X .25" on lid corner, light craquelure **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.