Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 38

A rare Chinese hardwood peach-shaped box and cover

Estimate £800 - £1,000 | Hammer £9000

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Description

A rare Chinese hardwood peach-shaped box and cover, carved in relief with five bats flying amidst leafy branches with a single fruit, probably Qianlong, small surface chip, 8.6cm. (2) Provenance: Sackville, 5th Earl of Yarborough.