A RARE 'QIANGJIN' AND 'TIANQI' LACQUER 'CARP' BOX AND COVER MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD |

of circular section, the cover incised and painted in the qianjin technique and further detailed in tianqi polychrome enamels, decorated with a large carp emerging from turbulent waves against a diaper ground, the sides decorated with further wave motifs, the interiors and base lacquered red, the base with an apocryphal eight character Wanli mark

The red lacquer has been refreshed on the base and interior of the box and to the inside of the cover, some cracking and flaking to a circa 7cm., wide section of the rim of the cover, a 1cm., area of restoration to the rim of the cover and two short age cracks to the rim of the cover, a circa 3cm., rim crack to the base, a 3mm., rim flake to the box, a 5mm., rim flake and associated crack to the box and another circa 2cm., age crack to the rim,. a circa 15mm., area of restoration to the base of the foot and light scratches and wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."