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Chinese Cinnabar Finely Carved Box and Cover, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

$3,850
£2,892.23
€3,335.21
CA$5,342.38
A$5,936.56
CHF 3,110.82
MX$72,801.32
NOK 39,676.70
SEK 37,326.38
DKK 24,892.58
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About the Item

Chinese cinnabar very finely carved box circa late 18th or early 19th century. The multiple lacquered layers of red over black over amber, the cover carved with a scene of Kwan Yin in a rockery garden within a cartouche border of repeating winged bats on a ground of five peaches and leafage, the base with entwining prunus, blossoms and peaches, the interior in black lacquer with painted gilt foliage.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sarasota, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5430234835622

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