Description
清 乾隆 1736-1795 剔红雕花圆盖盒
Dimensions: 21cm diameter
Provenance:
– A private Parisian collection
The central medallion of the cover carved with branches of peony, chrysanthemum, lotus and various other flowers set amongst foliage and ‘lingzhi’ fungus on a diaper ground. The side panels of the box enclosed by key-fret borders and carved with pomegranates surrounded by a meandering lotus scroll and a variety of leafs and flowers.
A circular lacquer ‘floral’ box and cover (Qianlong period, 1736-1795)
Description
清 乾隆 1736-1795 剔红雕花圆盖盒
Dimensions: 21cm diameter
Provenance:
– A private Parisian collection
The central medallion of the cover carved with branches of peony, chrysanthemum, lotus and various other flowers set amongst foliage and ‘lingzhi’ fungus on a diaper ground. The side panels of the box enclosed by key-fret borders and carved with pomegranates surrounded by a meandering lotus scroll and a variety of leafs and flowers.
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