A Chinese Qing dynasty carved cinnabar lacquer box, of cylin...

Estimate

£200 - £300

A Chinese Qing dynasty carved cinnabar lacquer box, of cylindrical form, the lid with intricately detailed blossoming cherry tree on a naturalistic ground, the carved sides of the lid and base designed with a repetitive pattern of the wan character, 5 cm high x 10.8 cm diameter

Condition report: some chips and loss of lacquer to the inner rim of the base (only visible when you open the box), chip to the edge of the black lacquer underneath, no losses to the cover, overall good, no breaks