A red-lacquered cinnabar bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), China, The small bowl with a profusely carved exterior featuring many figures in various scenes including horsebacked figures. The interior undecorated. Unmarked. D 11,8 cm, H 5,7 cm, The inside and underside with a later coating, possibly to disguise old cracks. The outside lacquer relief with a few old restored cracks. Ex. Ben Janssens Oriental Art london,