A dark vermillion red carved cinnabar lacquered Scholar’s tray on raised and footed supports. The top and sides of the tray carved in tight geometric diminishing square hatch ground with blossom centers. The aprons carved in deep relief on each side with two opposing auspicious five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst the clouds. The four corners with square curved feet supports. The underside lacquered black and unmarked. Minor signs of age and use, minimum of cracking, otherwise excellent condition. High x 15 in. Wide x 12.75 in. Deep (12 x 38 x 32.5 cm). Property removed from a residence at the Pierre Hotel, New York, 2021. For similar cinnabar dragon designs see. Christie’s South Kensington, Chinese Art, 7 November 2008, lot #406. Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Splendours of the Qing Court, 10 April 2008, lot 2827. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “lasieexotique” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Wood
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Red