A CINNABAR LACQUER ‘SCHOLAR’ BOX AND COVER, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Of rectangular form, the top of the cover with a rectangular panel carved in relief on three different types of diapered ground, depicting scholars playing weiqi, surrounded by trees and craggy rockwork, all enclosed by a key-fret border. The sides of the box and cover finely carved with further key-fret designs as well as large floral blossoms and scrolling foliage. The interior and base lacquered black.Condition: Good condition with surface wear, small cracks, some nicks, chips to the inner rim of the box, slight surface scratches, and the inside cover with remains of glue. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Weight: 877.9 g Dimensions: Length 25.5 cm, Width 16.2 cm, Height 8.9 cm