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This lobed, cinnabar-style lidded box is a striking example of traditional Chinese decorative art, featuring a rich, deep red exterior …
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This lobed, cinnabar-style lidded box is a striking example of traditional Chinese decorative art, featuring a rich, deep red exterior that contrasts sharply with its polished black interior. The lid is dominated by a high-relief carving of a sinuous imperial dragon weaving through a dense landscape of stylized lingzhi (ruyi) clouds. The dragon is depicted with intricate scales and a dynamic, coiled posture, symbolizing power and good fortune.
The box features a "four-lobed" or quatrefoil shape, often referred to as a begonia shape in Chinese art. Deeply undercut relief showing the dragon’s head turned toward its tail, surrounded by undulating cloud scrolls. The vertical walls are decorated with a continuous band of repeating scrollwork and small floral rosettes, providing a rhythmic, textured finish. The piece emulates classic turi lacquerware, where dozens of layers of lacquer are applied and then carved. The interior is finished in a smooth, matte black lacquer, providing a clean functional space for storing small treasures or incense.
The overall aesthetic balances the ferocity of the mythical beast with the soft, organic curves of the box's silhouette, making it a highly tactile and visual centerpiece.
( not for food storage or serving)
Dimensions: 6" x 5.25" x h2.75"
Origin: China
Material: Lacquer
Condition: handmade, rustic vintage finish, distressed marks, may have minor chip corners
USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $20 shipping . Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brick Red
- Condition Notes
- handmade, rustic vintage finish, distressed marks, may have minor chip corners handmade, rustic vintage finish, distressed marks, may have minor chip corners less
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