Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Diameter: 7.8cm
The eight-lobed box and its cover are carved in high relief and decorated on the top with a chime flanked by a group of two persimmons, a lotus flower, a bat and two carp, all against a dense swastika pattern. Each lobe of the box is decorated with one of the eight Buddhist emblems on a matching ground.
The ivory is patinated to a warm tone.
PROVENANCE
A French Private Collection, Acquired in Paris between 1970s and early 90s
| 清十八世紀 象牙雕香椽盒 |
| 「古慶有魚」款 |
