Deeply carved nice deep red lacquer box that pictures a scholar or Immortal in a garden setting.A rectangular box and matching lid that have been fashioned from a paper pulp, covered in gesso, coated with multiple layers of red lacquer and then carved. The lid has been deeply carved with a garden scene surrounded by a key fret border. The sides have a diamond pattern. The base of the box as well as the interior of the box have been covered in a shiny black lacquer. The box has a nice weight to it. The color is a nice deep matte red.The word CHINA has been etched on the base.MEASUREMENTS 4a€ (10.2 cm) x 2 ??a€ (6.4 cm) x 1 ??a€ (3.8 cm) tall. Weighs 6.3 oz (180 g)CONDITION There are small red lacquer losses around the edges of the lid flange and lid interior edge. There are manufacture flaws in the black lacquer of the interior that look like bumps and scratches. The base has a black lacquer loss in the middle. There are wear scratches on the base from being moved about. There are a few small black spots near the base and lid edge from painting mistakes. The box exterior has no lacquer losses and looks complete.A handmade box with great deep red color and great carving. A box made by experienced artisans.Item ID: V-1767