Chinese Marbled Xipi Lacquer Tiered Box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), covered in an abstract marble design of red, ochre, green, and black, black interior with one fitted tray, h. 6 7/8 in., w. 12 1/2 in., d. 6 3/8 in. Provenance: The Sturm Collection, St. Thomas, Virgin Island Note: Xipi, literally "rhinoceros hide," lacquer is a technique that involves applying layers of different colored lacquer, which is then polished so that the varying colors appear in a marbled pattern over the surface of the object.