A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID LACQUER TRAY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), WANLI PERIOD (1573-1620)
The long rectangular tray with indented rounded corners with inlaid mother of pearl decoration depicting figures in a garden beneath a bird on a branch, within a scrolling foliage and diaper pattern border. Together with a fitted old inscribed Japanese wooden box.
2.75cm high, 42cm long, 14cm wide
Condition Report Condition:
Old wear and old small areas of lacquer restorations to the rim and the foot rim. Old wear to the old Japanese lacquer box. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.