THREE CHINESE CINNABAR SHAPED BOXES,late 19th century/early Republic Period. One quatrefoil marked "China," carved with two figures under pine tree in a mountainous landscape, sides with brocade motif; one lotus leaf-form, with immortal, sides carved with brocade design, interior painted with gilt floral and brocade decoration on black lacquer; one with top carved with fruit branch decoration - Largest: 4 1/2in. long. Estimate $600-800
PROVENANCE: Collection of Thomas Dimmitt, Chevy Chase MD Acquired in London in the 1970s
