Two Lacquered Boxes

Description:

Two Lacquered Boxes, China, 19th/20th century, a red/black box, compressed circular form, decorated with raised chrysanthemum design in black against a red ground; and a red/gold box, circular with straight sides, decorated with auspicious flora and fauna against a patterned ground, ht. to 4, dia. to 7 3/8 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $200-300

Several minor cracks to red and black box, top of box decoration discolored, suggesting composite; minor chip and wear to gilt box


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