Browned Cinnabar-lacquered Box and Cover

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Browned Cinnabar-lacquered Box and Cover, China, Qing dynasty, in the shape of a Buddha's hand, decorated in brown lacquer with checkered pattern in bas-relief, black-lacquered interior, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 6 7/8 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $400-600

Ends of two fingers restored, some cracking and minor losses to lacquered layers, a minor old chip to one of the fingers, some dullnes to surface due to dust.


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