Modern Carved Cinnabar-Style Lacquer Box With Peony Motif

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A richly detailed cinnabar-style lacquer box featuring a raised peony design against a geometric ground. The top carving is especially … Read more A richly detailed cinnabar-style lacquer box featuring a raised peony design against a geometric ground. The top carving is especially crisp for a contemporary piece, giving it a decorative presence beyond typical modern examples. Finished with a black lacquered interior, it’s a lovely accent for a vanity, desk, or Asian-inspired vignette.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
Pieces like this remind me why the human hand still matters. Yes, this piece began as a typical molded box — but the top tells a different story. A talented worker took the time to refine it: to crisp the petals, tidy the edges, and coax a little more depth from the carving. That subtle finishing touch gives the box a quiet beauty you don’t often see in modern examples, and it’s the reason this one feels special — and worth keeping.

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