Four Chinese cinnabar carved boxes with covers and one carved panel, dating from the Republic period. A round box with rounded cover has the cinnabar lacquer over metal. Design of Chinese figures in landscape setting. Dark blue turquoise inside cover and on base. Cinnabar rectangular plaque in wood showing a scene with two Chinese scholars in nature surrounded by a geometric frame. A smaller rectangular box with metal lid, deeply carved framed scene with Chinese figures in a mountainous landscape.Largest box: W. 6 3/4" (17.1 cm) Round tall box: H. 3 1/2" (8.9 cm)Condition: good condition overall for age and use. Wear on the small feet of the rectangular box and a spot of wear on the inside of the box