Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 448
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE BOX AND COVER
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £2200
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Description
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE BOX AND COVER
QIANLONG 1736-95
The cover carved with a panel containing a flute tied with a brocade sash, surrounded by five flying bats, all reserved on tempestuous waves, enclosed by a key fret border, the lobed sides of the box and cover decorated with geometric designs, the interior and base lacquered in black, 15.5cm. (2)
Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.