H:12CM L:47CM W:35.5 CM H: 12CM L: 47CM W: 35.5CM comprising one rectangular cinnabar lacquer box carved in a high relief with portrait of a scene from Lanting Xu by Wang Xizhi, which is rarely found in lacquer pieces; described meticulously a scholar accompanied with his attendant in the valley, the landscape with gnarled rocks, blossoming, fruiting plants and water beneath bridge; revealing fine carving techniques, skillfully carved portrait of landscape into clear relief without leaving any traces. Related work similar to Cinnabar Lacquer Panel of Lanting Xu lot # 423 on March 22, 1995 at Sotheby's New York; Lot 0364 sold at 1,912,000HKD at Sotheby's Hong Kong on October 23, 2005. Provenance: private collection in U.K.