California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9174 
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER CARVED 'LITERATI' DISH    清 剔紅人物高士圖方盤


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) Diameter: 12 in (30.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

The interior carved through the red lacquer in fine relief, depicting two literati figures, one presenting a gift to the other seated on a rock base, all accompanied by young attendants, framed by pine trees, rocks, and hills, all reserved on floret-diaper ground, the curved sides of exterior and interior with floral scrolls. The base lacquered black. Qing Dynasty period.