Black Lacquer Dish Of circular form, intricately and densely carved through thick layers of black lacquer to an ochre ground, the interior depicting a pair of pheasants on rocks amidst full peony blooms, the birds incised with delicate lines to depict their feathery bodies and heads, the underside with an undulating tixi foliate scroll, the foot and base lacquered in black. 14th Century {Diameter: 13 inches (33 cm)} [Extensive age cracks, losses]