with steep sides rising from a short foot, the exterior fluidly and deeply carved with undulating scrolls issuing ruyi-shaped motifs, revealing alternating red, black and yellow layers, the interior and flat base lacquered dark brown and black 

香港邦瀚斯2013年11月24日，編號337

It is in overall good condition. There are a few typical age cracks and tiny associated losses, some retouched. The countersunk base has been filled.
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