Asian Art Day Two - 21st May 2009

Lot 781

An unusual Qingbai cosmetic box and cover

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280

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Description

An unusual Qingbai cosmetic box and cover, formed as three fruits, beneath and elaborate knop formed as a lotus flower with tendrils and leaves, probably Northern Song dynasty, 6.8cm. (2) Cf. The Museum of East Asian Art, Inaugural Exhibition catalogue, Volume 1, no.49 for a related example.