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Lot 177

A RARE CHINESE TIANQI LACQUER DRUM-FORM SWEETMEAT BOX
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY

Modelled as a drum, with incised and filled multi-colour lacquer decoration throughout the whole surface, including a three-qilong roundel to the top, and gold-filled scrolling dragon and lotus decoration to the sides. The interior removeable trays decorated in painted lacquer with auspicious fruits and vegetables.
11.5cm high, 45cm diameter

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

Sold for $17,000

Small chips and losses, mainly to the interior tray edges. Some light scratches and wear to the external surfaces, and some minor chips to the edges of the lid and box base.


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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Asian Works of Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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