A Chinese lacquer box; Western Han dynasty

A rare, Chinese, lacquer box from the Western Han dynasty.
The box is overall lacquered in brown with painted bands of decoration to the body, and concentric circles enclosing a central cloud scroll motif to the lid.
 
Dimensions; approximately 9cm diameter.
 
Condition; the box is notably warped, though the lid is removeable. There is a noticeable crack to the lid. Please assure yourself of the condition and fragility of this item, by viewing the additional pictures.
 
Provence; From an old French collection, which we were happy to acquire.