A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box with Cover

Circular red lacquer box and cover carved with diaper and pattern ground, raised decoration of Chinese children playing outside surrounded by lush plants and trees, key motif encircles box foot rim, above lotus petals radiate, black lacquer to underside and interior of box and cover.

2 3/4 in., 5 1/4 in. diameter

Some rubbing and loss to lacquer on rim edges.