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Plate with Chrysanthemum Pattern, Ming dynasty, 14th-15th Century; possibly late Yuan dynasty (1260-1368), Carved red lacquer, H. 1 1/2 in. DIAM. 11 1/2 in.

Heather James Fine Art is pleased to announce the exclusive offering of selections from Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection.

Released: July 22, 2011

Heather James Fine Art is pleased to announce the exclusive offering of selections from Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquer from the Mike Healy Collection. The exquisite group of pieces represent the finest examples of carved red lacquerware from China’s Yuan and Ming dynasties. For more information about the lacquerware please contact Jim Carona at jim@heatherjames.com or call 307-200-6090. The techniques used in creating red carved lacquer motifs are exacting, cutting through several layers of lacquer that was dyed red with cinnabar. The skilled artisans fashioned elaborate designs of l...