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Presenting this finely carved Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box. This rectangular box features intricate relief carving, a hallmark of traditional Chinese artistry. Crafted from layers of cinnabar lacquer over a base, it showcases a detailed landscape scene on the lid. The base bears an apocryphal 'Qianlong Nian Zhi' reign mark, common on later pieces. Consistent wear and patina suggest it dates to the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic Period. Such authentic pieces typically achieve auction estimates between $300 and $800. A beautiful example of enduring Chinese decorative arts and skilled craftsmanship.
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Item Report
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Qianlong Mark
中国晚清时期乾隆款朱漆雕刻盒
By: Unknown
Style: Chinese Decorative Arts
Origin: China
Materials: Carved cinnabar lacquer over a wood or metal core, black lacquered interior
Age: Late 19th to early 20th Century (Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period)
Condition: Good (consistent wear, minor lacquer losses, scratches to interior, no major damage)
Value: Authentic: $300 - $800 USD; Reproduction: $50 - $150 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing: The base features a carved six-character reign mark '大清乾隆年製' (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi), meaning 'Made in the Great Qing Qianlong Period'. This is an apocryphal mark, commonly used on later pieces.
Date: 2026-07-11 05:22:15.471311
Description:
A rectangular deeply carved cinnabar lacquer box, featuring a detailed landscape scene on the lid with figures, pavilions, and trees, bordered by a geometric fret pattern. The sides are carved with continuous floral and foliate motifs. The interior is lacquered black, showing significant wear. 一个长方形深雕朱漆盒,盒盖上雕刻有精细的山水人物、亭台楼阁和树木,边框饰有回纹图案。盒身四周雕刻连续的花卉和枝叶纹饰。内部为黑漆,磨损明显。
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Assessment:
This is a genuine antique Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, likely dating from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic Period. The carving quality is good, and the wear and patina are consistent with its age. The presence of an apocryphal Qianlong reign mark is typical for pieces of this era, indicating a homage rather than actual Qianlong period production. It represents a fine example of traditional Chinese decorative arts. 这是一个真正的中国古董朱漆盒,可能追溯到晚清至民国时期。雕刻工艺良好,磨损和包浆与其年代相符。盒底的乾隆伪款是这一时期作品的典型特征,表明是对乾隆时期的致敬而非真正的乾隆时期作品。它代表了中国传统装饰艺术的一个精美范例。
Individual Images:
- whole box front view
- detail of lid carving
- side view of box
- detail of base mark
- interior of box
- side view of box
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Good (consistent wear, minor lacquer losses, scratches to interior, no major damage)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box based on its distinctive material, carving style, and form. The details in the images confirm its identity. 根据其独特的材质、雕刻风格和造型,该物品被清晰地识别为中国朱漆雕刻盒。图像中的细节证实了其身份。
Authenticity Score: 85%
The authenticity score is high due to the consistent wear, patina, and carving style typical of late Qing to early Republic period cinnabar lacquerware. The apocryphal Qianlong mark is expected for this period and does not indicate fakery, but rather a stylistic homage. The worn black lacquered interior further supports its age. 真实性得分较高,因为其磨损、包浆和雕刻风格与晚清至民国时期的朱漆器皿特征一致。乾隆伪款是这一时期的常见现象,并非作伪的标志,而是对风格的致敬。磨损的黑漆内里进一步支持了其年代。
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Keywords
Chinese, Cinnabar, Lacquer, Box, Carved, Qing Dynasty, Republic Period, Landscape, Floral, Qianlong Mark, China 中国, 朱漆, 漆盒, 雕刻, 清朝, 民国时期, 山水, 花卉, 乾隆款, 中国
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