Origin: China. Dynasty: Qing dynasty. Date: 18th c. Technique: Wooden body with paper layer. Red carved lacquer. Inside lacquered black. Description: In flattened round form. On the lid inA round cartoucheA scene from the story "Outlaws in the Marsh" (Shui Hu Zhuan). On each side four narrow cartouches withA scholarAndA servant boy inA landscape, between them theAttributes of the Eight Immortals. The background is filled withA fine diamond pattern with blossoms. Measurement: Height 19cm, ?? 34cm. Condition B. Slight traces of use.
Provenance: -Private collection Bergisches Land.Acquired 1975 in St. Tropez in theArt trade. Since then in private property.