Red lacquer perfume box carved with a picture of an old man fishing
A Carved Cinnarbar Dargon Cabinet
Appreciation of Yuan and Ming Lacquerwork(3)
A Pair of Octafoil-Shaped Red Dishes |
Ming Dynasty The perfume box is round in shape, has a wooden body that stands on a low ring foot, and is covered all over with red lacquer on the outside, and black lacquer on the inside and on the base. The top of the cover is carved with the picture of a man fishing alone by the river. The ground is decorated with a wave design. The compact size and the exquisite workmanship give the piece strong aesthetic appeal. |
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