AN IMPORTANT MING CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER STATIONERY CHEST
JIAJING INCISED AND GILT SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566)
AN IMPORTANT MING CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER STATIONERY CHEST JIAJING INCISED AND GILT SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566) The box is of rectangular section with a hinged cover, concealing a rectangular compartment. The upper surface of the cover is carved in high relief to a green ground with a stylised Shou , 'Longevity', character formed by vapours emanating from the beak of a crane standing on an aged pine tree, beside four other companions with a sixth in flight, all within an ogival-form cartouche, surrounded by a floral meander of peony, chrysanthemum, camellia and morning glory. The shorter sides of the cover are decorated with a continuous floral scroll, each flower supporting a zhabao , 'miscellaneous treasure', the sides of the box decorated with the same crane pattern. The front facing panel is removable to reveal eight fitted drawers of varying sizes, supported on a protruding base with prunus blossoms floating on crested waves. 12 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 12 in. (31.5 x 21.2 x 30.5 cm.)
AN IMPORTANT MING CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER STATIONERY CHEST
JIAJING INCISED AND GILT SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566)
AN IMPORTANT MING CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER STATIONERY CHEST JIAJING INCISED AND GILT SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566) The box is of rectangular section with a hinged cover, concealing a rectangular compartment. The upper surface of the cover is carved in high relief to a green ground with a stylised Shou , 'Longevity', character formed by vapours emanating from the beak of a crane standing on an aged pine tree, beside four other companions with a sixth in flight, all within an ogival-form cartouche, surrounded by a floral meander of peony, chrysanthemum, camellia and morning glory. The shorter sides of the cover are decorated with a continuous floral scroll, each flower supporting a zhabao , 'miscellaneous treasure', the sides of the box decorated with the same crane pattern. The front facing panel is removable to reveal eight fitted drawers of varying sizes, supported on a protruding base with prunus blossoms floating on crested waves. 12 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 12 in. (31.5 x 21.2 x 30.5 cm.)
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