A Chinese cinnabar frame with a black lacquer ground inset with white jade stone figures of people, cranes, and flowers. The frame dates to the Republic period but the jades are Ming dynasty. Dimensions are: the frame measures 42 1/2 inches tall X 12 3/4 inches wide, while the lacquer ground measures 39 inches tall X 10 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition. Provenance: From the estate of Mr. & Mrs. Levin. Mr. Levin was the US Consul General to Hong Kong in the 1980s, and later served as the US Ambassador to Burma from 1987 to 1990. Click Here to View Additional High-Resolution Photos