The cover finely carved with a scholar and two attendants standing below a gnarled pine tree in a rock garden setting; one of the attendants is waiting on the scholar whilst the other holds a fan preparing tea on a small stove. The base in black lacquer.
23. A small carved cinnabar lacquer ‘scholar’ box and cover (Ming dynasty, 17th century)
Description
Dimensions: 7.4cm diameter
Provenance:
An important Asian collection
The cover finely carved with a scholar and two attendants standing below a gnarled pine tree in a rock garden setting; one of the attendants is waiting on the scholar whilst the other holds a fan preparing tea on a small stove. The base in black lacquer.
£20,000
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