Bidspirit auction | Chinese Lacquered Rice Barrel, Carved

Chinese Lacquered Rice Barrel, Carved & Gilt Figural Panel, Hexagonal Storage Vessel - A Chinese lacquered wood rice barrel of hexagonal form, richly decorated with raised gilt figural panels set against a red ground.  Details Object Type: Rice barrel / storage vessel Origin: China Material: Carved wood with lacquer and gilt decoration Form: Hexagonal with lid Decoration: Raised gilt figural scenes on red ground Carved borders and applied ornament Figural handles at sides Condition: Surface wear, losses, and rubbing to lacquer and gilding Minor chips and age-related wear Structurally sound