A CARVED THREE-TIERED RED TIXI LACQUER CIRCULAR BOX AND COVERMING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURYThe circular box has threepartments and is deeply carved on the exterior through layers of red and black lacquer with alternating bands of ruyi scrolls, those on the cover encircling a central flowerhead. The base and interior are lacquered black and the interior of the lid is lightly inscribed with the signature Yang Cheng zao (made by Yang Cheng).6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high