A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Continental & Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Glass including collections of Chinese Jade
LOT 185
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 102 312
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About this Item
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
the circular body carved with alternating panels depicting cranes and deer before a landscape against a diaper ground enclosed by foliate scrolls, the rims with greek-key borders, the cover with a circular panel similarly carved, the black lacquer interior painted with gilt flowers, some chipping and minor restoration to the rims, 22,5cm high
Provenance
Purchased by the current owner's family from Gallerie de Chine, Cape Town, 1975
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