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Chinese Qing Yellow Cloisonne Writing Set

$1,849.72per set
£1,350per set
€1,574.70per set
CA$2,533.66per set
A$2,817.98per set
CHF 1,471.46per set
MX$34,291.87per set
NOK 18,792.84per set
SEK 17,624.36per set
DKK 11,752.61per set
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About the Item

A rare and exceptional antique Chinese Qing yellow cloisonne enamel writing or desk dating from the latter 19th century. The set comprises a lidded inkwell, a hinge lidded box, a pen tray and a nib pen. Each has a very fine wire work pattern set within a copper surround with the tray and box incorporating a Chinese Shou emblem, the character for longevity. Each piece is intricately patterned with a half loop wire work pattern filled with a bright yellow enamel. The inkwell is of tall elegant rectangular form graduating to a narrower top with a hinged domed cover applied with a Shou emblem and opening to reveal the original fitted removable glass liner, the inkwell with copper edging. The box is of rectangular form with a fully hinged cover with a bright yellow interior and with a Shou emblem to the center of the lid and with copper edging. The pen tray is of elongated oval shape and is also decorated centrally with a Shou emblem and copper edging standing on a narrow oval foot. The pen has a long solid body widening from a slender tip to the nib end fitted with a replaceable nib. The maximum dimensions of the combined elements are shown. Offered in good condition with natural wear associated to age and use. Provenance: Acquired from the UK art market.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.45 in (8.75 cm)Width: 8.57 in (21.75 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Latter 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR240231stDibs: LU1328242445452

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