A CINNABAR 'TIXI' LACQUER BOX AND COVER SIGNED YANG MAO, YUAN DYNASTY |

the circular cover carved fluidly carved along the straight sides and flat top with scrollwork, the sides of the box similarly carved with scalloped partial scrolls, all through alternating layers of cinnabar, black and ochre lacquer, the interior and base lacquered black, the latter further incised with a three-character inscription reading Yang Mao zao (made by Yang Mao), Japanese wood box

In good overall condition with just minor chips and minute flakes to the edges of the box including one tiny restuck chip to the foot.
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