A LARGE CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER, LATE QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the domed cover finely carved with a medallion enclosing scholars engaged in artistic pursuits, all within a lotus strapwork band, the box carved with a similar band above lotus lappets and all supported on a short slightly tapering foot carved with a key-fret band, the interior lacquered black, 26cm diameter 清十九世紀 剔紅大蓋盒the domed cover finely carved with a medallion enclosing scholars engaged in artistic pursuits, all within a lotus strapwork band, the box carved with a similar band above lotus lappets and all supported on a short slightly tapering foot carved with a key-fret band, the interior lacquered black, 26cm diameter
The box has a 8x15mm flake to the flange and probable re-freshing to the red lacquer on the flange and rim; the cover has some very minor age cracks to the black lacquer interior. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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the domed cover finely carved with a medallion enclosing scholars engaged in artistic pursuits, all within a lotus strapwork band, the box carved with a similar band above lotus lappets and all supported on a short slightly tapering foot carved with a key-fret band, the interior lacquered black, 26cm diameter 清十九世紀 剔紅大蓋盒the domed cover finely carved with a medallion enclosing scholars engaged in artistic pursuits, all within a lotus strapwork band, the box carved with a similar band above lotus lappets and all supported on a short slightly tapering foot carved with a key-fret band, the interior lacquered black, 26cm diameter
The box has a 8x15mm flake to the flange and probable re-freshing to the red lacquer on the flange and rim; the cover has some very minor age cracks to the black lacquer interior. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
