OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2011
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Incense Implements

A CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX AND COVER

MING DYNASTY, 16-17TH CENTURY

DIAMETER: 6.4CM

The box is of compressed circular form. The cover depicts an elder resting on an elevated diaper platform beneath a large pine tree overlooking a waterfall between jagged cliffs. The bottom is decorated with pine and waterfalls divided by rock formations and rests on an unusual shallow petal-shaped foot. The side of the box is decorated with a solid wavy band and the interior of the cover and box are lacquered black.

明十六/十七世紀 剔紅松下高仕香盒