Lot 56. A large carved cinnabar lacquer 'dragon' box and cover, Jiajing incised and gilt six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000 (USD 12,951 - USD 25,902). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The sides of both the cover and box are carved with floral scrolls. The base is incised and gilt with a Jiajing six-character mark in a vertical line; 12 1/2 in. (32 cm.) diam., wood stand, box.

Provenance: A. & J. Speelman, Ltd., London
Sold at Christie's London, 15 November 2000, lot 126 

Property of a German family collection.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong