A rare and small literate lacquer board. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Photo Czerny's

In the shape of an open scroll, on the side two polylobed open works; graviata red cinnabar ground finely decorated with black lacquered effigy of figures under a willow tree entertaining themselves along the shore of a lake with mountains at the back; floral decoration on the sides. Small defects and chips. 31x14,1x11 cm. Estimate 1500.00 | 2000.00 €

Note: Compare with a box and cover of similar technique and period sold at Christie's New York, 16-17 September 2010. lot 1254

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