A Large Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Box and Cover with Dragons
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A Large Chinese Lacquer Box and Cover with Dragons
large lobed shaped dark reddish brown ground lacquer box incised and painted in colors and gilt with dragons chasing flaming pearls surrounded by swirling clouds, on the cover is a five clawed front facing dragon surrounded by four dragons and a key motif border, the bottom rim of the cover and top and bottom rims of the body are decorated with the same key border, the lower body is decorated with bats flying above three universe mountain peaks and waves.
7 1/2 in., 18 in. diameter
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
large lobed shaped dark reddish brown ground lacquer box incised and painted in colors and gilt with dragons chasing flaming pearls surrounded by swirling clouds, on the cover is a five clawed front facing dragon surrounded by four dragons and a key motif border, the bottom rim of the cover and top and bottom rims of the body are decorated with the same key border, the lower body is decorated with bats flying above three universe mountain peaks and waves.
7 1/2 in., 18 in. diameter
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Overall good estate condition; some cracking to interior lacquer; some nicks and losses at rim edges.
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A Large Chinese Tianqi Lacquer Box and Cover with Dragons
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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