California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6235 
A TIXI LACQUER BOX AND COVER    明 剔犀如意紋圍棋盒帶蓋


  • Dimension: Height: 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm) Diameter: 5 1/16 in (12.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

Of round section, the body deeply carved in relief through severallayers of alternating black and red lacquer in a repeating bands of ruyi scrolls, with a key-fret band encircling the mouth. The cover further carved with similar ruyi scroll patterns. Ming Dynasty period.