Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 321

A small Chinese gilt bronze Tonkin ware box and cover early 18th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £5500

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Description

A small Chinese gilt bronze Tonkin ware box and cover early 18th century, the lid cast in high relief with a small bird perched on a gnarled prunus branch and with a waterfall, detailed in gold on a black ground, the sides with key fret bands, 7.4cm. (2)