Lot 53. A 'guri' lacquer box and cover, Yuan dynasty (1279-1366). Diameter 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30 ,000 USD . Lot Sold 47,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. of circular section, the cover carved in fluid scrollwork revealing alternating layers...

A tixi cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover. Ming Dynasty, 16th century. Photo Christies Ltd 2011 The upper surface and sides of the cover deeply carved through alternating layers of black, red and yellow lacquer with ruyi scrolls, the base faintly...