A fine and rare lacquered box and cover. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Photo Czerny's

Rectangular shape; black lacquered wood enriched with mother of pearl inlays. Finely decorated with the "Three Friends of Winter" motif (the pine, bamboo, and plum). Buddhist emblems on the sides. Black lacquered base; chips and parts missing at the lacquer and mother of pearl. 40x27,5x8 cm. Estimate 4000.00 | 6000.00 €

Note: A box with same decoration was sold at Christie's New York on September 19 1996, lot n. 362.

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