Early Ming dynasty, 15th Century With rounded corners, carved in low relief through layers of primarily black lacquer and a thin layer of cinnabar red with three registers of radiating pommel scrolls surrounding a central pointed cross-like motif, all below a rounded rim, the exterior sides with a continuous register of carved scrolls issuing from a central wavy line, a simple rounded square foot rim and plain black-lacquered base. 6 3/4in (17.2cm) across