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19th century carved ivory and inlaid lacquer birdcage, attributed to the Ch'ien Lung period. Dome cage with ivory rod sides above a collar of lacquerware, inlaid mother of pearl insects and floral motif, ivory fittings and cloisonne' feed jar. All additional ivory fittings painted a cinnabar color. The base is all cinnabar. Provenance: Removed from the Imperial Palace in Peking by the Anglo-French troops who invaded in 1860. Birdcage measures 24"H
damage to several ribs of bird cage and some have loss
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| Estimate | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Starting Bid | $500 |
