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CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Rare and important cinnaba…
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426
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CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Rare and important cinnaba…
See original version (French)
Estimate €6,000 - €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Rare and important cinnabar lacquer box, circular in shape, the lid presenting an elegant decoration depicting a scene featuring the Eight Immortals (Bāxiān, 八仙): while two are crossing a bridge over tumultuous waves and accompanied by a deer, four others are depicted on a terrace of a pavilion partially obscured by pine trees, and two others are standing on a boat. The scene is bordered by a double frieze of Grecians and peaches, bats and flowers. The borders are decorated with medallion flowers on a floral brocade background. The back and underside are black lacquered.
Height: 22 cm
Diameter: 49 cm
(Minor cracks in the lacquer)
Comparison: An identical box is in the collections of the Palace Museum in Beijing under the inventory number 00110082.
Provenance: French private collection, acquired by the current owner's parents.
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