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Qing Dynasty Rectangular form, lobed once at corners, divided to equal top and bottom halves, lacquered in matte red finish, lined in lustrous black, top carved in relief with a central reserve panel of three grinning lions, gamboling across a brocade background after a ribboned ball, hair finely articulated, postures playful, bordered by key and fret and larger lotus scroll border, paired to the bottom half. |
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