The Luís Esteves Fernandes Collection of Asian Art - 22nd May 2013

Lot 99

A fine Chinese red cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover 18th century

Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £17000

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Description

A fine Chinese red cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover 18th century, intricately carved in relief to both sides with a ferocious scaly dragon writhing amongst crashing waves, a fitted stand, 10cm dia. (3)

Provenance: from the collection of Luís Esteves Fernandes (1897-1988).

Cf. Sotheby's, London, 8th November 2006, lot 96 for a similar example with a Qianlong mark.

十八世紀  剔紅海水龍紋蓋盒

来源:路易斯•艾斯塔凡•法納得收藏(1897-1988)