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Chinese Cinnabar Box, Early 20th C.

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All Items: Chinese: Trade Arts: Export Lacquer: Pre 1920: item #970812

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Chinese Cinnabar Box, Early 20th C.

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese export cinnabar box dating from 1900 – 1920 with a nicely carved scene of scholars and a maiden in a garden setting with rock outcroppings. The interior is covered with black lacquer and the age can be seen in the crazing. On the bottom the word “CHINA” has been hand etched into the surface. There are chips or cracks on several corners; otherwise in good overall condition. DIMENSIONS: 5 5/8” long (14.3 cm) x 3 ¾” wide (9.5 cm) x 1 ¾” high (4.5 cm).