Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art
Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art exhibition for 'Asian Art in London 2022'.
Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art exhibition for 'Asian Art in London 2022'.
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A CIRCULAR LACQUER ‘FLORAL’ BOX AND COVER
Qianlong period, 1736-1795
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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