Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 187

A rare Chinese red lacquer ingot-shaped box and cover

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £4000

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Description

A rare Chinese red lacquer ingot-shaped box and cover, finely carved with scrolling flowers and foliage, the lid with two interlacing panels bordered by key fret, Qianlong 1736-95, minor damage, 12cm. (2) Cf. Carved Lacquer on the Collection of the Palace Museum, no. 349, and Garner, Chinese Lacquer, pl. 9.