A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Lobed Box and Cover
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A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Lobed Box and Cover
Qing dynasty (1644-1911), probably Qianlong period (1736-1795), the box and cover are meticulously carved with a shaped lobed panel depicting two scholars with their attendants in a riverscape scene, with a peach and bat border around the scene, the sides of the box and cover are carved with finely lined swirling wave motifs, the interior and underside have black lacquer.
4.75 x 12.5 in.
The probable mate to this box was sold at Christie's London, Sale 7997, November 8, 2011, Lot 262.
Collection of Merriam J. Woodhouse, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Qing dynasty (1644-1911), probably Qianlong period (1736-1795), the box and cover are meticulously carved with a shaped lobed panel depicting two scholars with their attendants in a riverscape scene, with a peach and bat border around the scene, the sides of the box and cover are carved with finely lined swirling wave motifs, the interior and underside have black lacquer.
4.75 x 12.5 in.
The probable mate to this box was sold at Christie's London, Sale 7997, November 8, 2011, Lot 262.
Collection of Merriam J. Woodhouse, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
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Chip with loss to box rim; other losses to rim edges; wear and scratches.
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A Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Lobed Box and Cover
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