Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 363

A Chinese export black lacquer box

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £200

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Description

A Chinese export black lacquer box, of canted rectangular form, inlaid with mother of pearl figures flowers and foliage, brass carrying handles to the sides, early 19th century, 54cm wide. Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.