Box - Circular box covered in carved red lacquer...

[Asian Art / Chinese Lacquer] Circular box with a cover in red cinnabar lacquer carved with a study of a sage and his servant – China, Qing Dynasty (19th century) – To restore Circular box from the Qing period (19th century) made in red lacquer carved (cinnabar lacquer / cinnabar lacquer) on a core of wood/paper mache, with interior and bottom lacquered black. Decoration & Iconography: Cover: Central carved medallion depicting a landscape scene beneath a twisted pine, featuring a Taoist sage accompanied by his young attendant (awaiting) bearing a vase/gourd. The background is finely incised with geometric honeycomb motifs and stylized waves. The medallion is framed by a fretwork border (leiwen). Sides (Base and Cover): Decorated in bold relief with pomegranates and longevity peaches in cartouches on a variegated geometric background (diaper pattern). Interior: Coated with glossy black lacquer. Origin: China. Period: 19th century (Qing Dynasty). Dimensions & Weight: Diameter: 12 cm Height: 6.5 cm Weight: 255 g Condition: Piece damaged needing restoration, ideal for an Asian art restorer or a collector seeking an authentic period piece to repair. Missing parts and damage: Several significant losses of red lacquer on the upper rim of the cover and on the base border, revealing the priming and the underlying support. Chips, checks of desiccation, and lacquer wear on the sealing lips. Conserved element: A small chip/fragment of original red lacquer is present and supplied with the box (visible in detail photos).

Estimate:$3.35

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