Lot 226. A small Chinese "Tixi" lacquer dish, Possibly Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Dia: 5 in. Sold for $2,520 (Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500). © FREEMAN’S 2021 

Of circular form, deeply carved through black and red lacquer layers with five ruyi or "sword pommel"-shaped cloud scrolls enclosing a five-lobed "florette' in the center, the exterior carved with continuous foliate scroll.

Property from a private collection, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, Chinese Art, November 30, 2018, Lot 569. 

FREEMAN’S. Asian Arts. October 14, 2021