Asian Art I - 17th November 2010

Lot 231

A rare Chinese calligraphic perfume box

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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Description

A rare Chinese calligraphic perfume box, 18th / 19th century. The square cover pierced with a single aperture to the top, and decorated with rows of stylized calligraphy, the details gilded, the base coral glazed, the interior and underside turquoise, 4.5cm. The property of a Lady, acquired in Singapore between 1950 and 1953.