An exceptionally rare Imperial carved yellow and red lacquer 'dragon' tray Wanli mark cyclically dated Renchen year, corresponding to 1592 and of the period
Wanli mark cyclically dated Renchen year, corresponding to 1592 and of the periodOf rectangular section with sloping sides rising from a straight foot with a slightly recessed base to an everted rim, intricately carved in differing levels of relief revealing the layers of ochre-yellow and cinnabar-red lacquers, the interior with two confronted powerful five-clawed scaly dragons writhing amidst ruyi-shaped clouds chasing a flaming peal at the centre, encircled by a band of leafy peony scrolls cornered by four ruyi-shaped motifs, the exterior decorated with a leafy floral border above a key-fret collar at the foot, the red-lacquered base with incised and gilt eight-character inscription at the top. 31.7cm (12 1/2in) long.
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