California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 16, 2016  July 16, 2016

 Lot # 238 
A CINNABAR LACQUER ‘PEONY' DISH    清 剔紅雕牡丹紋圓盤


  • Dimension: Diameter: 10 in (25.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $100
  • Estimate To: $200

The circular dish is finely carved through thick layers of cinnabar lacquer with four leafy blossoming peonies issuing from the rockwork all against the leiwen ground. The frieze to the exterior is carved with scrolling foliate patterns. The base is applied with black lacquer.