A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER POURING VESSELS, YI. Ming Dynasty, 16th Century. Of rounded elongated form supported on an oval foot, with a curved rim forming the spout on one side opposite a lion mask projecting a hoop handle, carved through the layers of cinnabar lacquer with a continuous scene of three coiled dragons, a key-fret band incised below the rim, the interior and base fitted with white metal liners, 12cm long. (2) Provenance: John Hilliard collection. 明十六世紀 剔紅龍紋匜一對 來源：約翰·西莉亞德收藏。