Chinese Cinnabar Covered Box

Qing Dynasty, carved and lacquered, the cover finely carved with a forward facing pouncing dragon, the lower body carved with foliate scrolls, raised on a short ring foot, base with apocryphal Yongzheng six-character mark.

3.5 x 7 7/8 in. diameter

Overall very good condition to the exterior without chips; interior with crazing and lifting to black lacquer.

$800 - 1,200