OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2017
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Playthings

CATALOGUE 2017

AN IMPERIAL BAMBOO VENEER BOX AND COVER

QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1796)

DIAMETER: 7.5CM

The lobed hexagonal covered box has straight sides and sloping shoulders, all resting on a flat base and a shallow footring. The cover is decorated in shallow relief with two rows of scrolling patterns flanking a central flaming chakra wheel. The surface of the box is patinated to a natural golden brown colour.

清乾隆 宮廷竹黃六角型火輪紋蓋盒