A Chinese cinnabar carved peach shaped covered box, dating from the 18th century. Top of peach features finely carved scholar in the woods with another figure, with carved leaves and flowers around the area, with lower area continuing theme of leaves and flowers.
W. 5 1/4" (13.3 cm), H. 4" (10.1 cm)
Collection of Mr. Edward Goldsmith

Condition: expected lacquer cracks and small chips located mainly at the bottom lip and top rim where the two halves meet,a small restored chip to the edge of the lower part ,surface wear and lacuqer crackle throughout

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