A FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'IMMORTALS' BOX AND COVER
Qianlong
Qianlong
Made in the outline of a lingzhi head, the top of the cover finely carved with two immortals crossing a sea of turbulent waves atop large peaches borne on leafy branches, one immortal playing a flute and the other holding a peony sprig, the sides of the cover and box carved with a honeycomb diaper enclosing florets, the interior and base lacquered black.
6 1/2in (16cm) long (2).
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Provenance:
Virginia Hobart (1876-1958), thence by descent
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Qianlong
Qianlong
Made in the outline of a lingzhi head, the top of the cover finely carved with two immortals crossing a sea of turbulent waves atop large peaches borne on leafy branches, one immortal playing a flute and the other holding a peony sprig, the sides of the cover and box carved with a honeycomb diaper enclosing florets, the interior and base lacquered black.
6 1/2in (16cm) long (2).
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Provenance:
Virginia Hobart (1876-1958), thence by descent