Asian Art I - 20th May 2015
Lot 114
A CHINESE CLOISONNE BUTTERFLY BOX JIAQING 1796-1820 Hinged to the centre
Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £6000
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Description
A CHINESE CLOISONNE BUTTERFLY BOX
JIAQING 1796-1820
Hinged to the centre, the wings forming two covers, each opening to reveal divided compartments, decorated with cash symbols, bats, peaches and other auspicious things, the sides with flowers and scrolls on a turquoise ground, 10.5cm.
Provenance: a private collection, London.