A CHINESE GILT-DECORATED RED LACQUER DISH, 17TH CENTURY 十七世紀 紅漆戧金葵口型盤 The slightly recessed base rising to a petal-shaped rim, finely gilt decorated to the interior with a medallion enclosing figures in a courtyard, encircled at the rim with floral sprays, the base lacquered black Diameter: 24cm Condition Report The dish has two crescent-shaped sections (10 and 16cm wide) of cracks to the rim, rubbing and loss to the gilded decoration, over-painting to the lacquer on the underside.