Asian Art I - 12th November 2014

Lot 149

λ A Chinese polychrome ivory quatrefoil box and cover 18th century

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3600

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Description

λ A Chinese polychrome ivory quatrefoil box and cover 18th century, the reticulated cover delicately carved with a panel containing chrysanthemum and butterflies, encircled by bats and clouds, with further panels of fruiting and flowering sprays, the base carved in relief with bats amongst clouds, a bird beside prunus to the interior, 7.5cm. (2)