Asian Art I - 21st May 2014
Lot 87
A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box and cover Qianlong 1736-95
Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £3000
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Description
A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer box and cover Qianlong 1736-95, the lid carved in relief with a ribbon-tied sceptre, from which peaches and lingzhi flow, and with three bats in flight on a scrolling ground, the borders and sides with key fret and geometric diaper designs, 15.5cm. (2)
Cf. Woolley & Wallis, 14th November 2012, lot 52, for a similar box sold in these rooms.