Lot 194
The locks and handle with a golden yellow glaze, 11cm high
Estimate $800 - $1,200
In good condition with natural chips and losses consistent with burial ware, the top unglazed
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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.
The tomb offering, 'mingqi' designed to be buried with the departed to provide for the next world, 'symbolically' containing valuable items within the chest.
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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