A LARGE SINOTIBETAN POLYCHROME WOOD BOX
A LARGE SINOTIBETAN POLYCHROME WOOD BOX
Sino-Tibetan, c. 1800. The rectangular box finely painted in relief to the top with two dignitaries, a musician and a deer, the front side with three tigers, and the shorter sides with a Buddhist lion, all amid fine lotus scroll decor. Set with iron hinges and fittings.
Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age. With wear, age cracks, few paint flakes and small nicks here and there. A couple of metal fittings missing.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 2509 g
Dimensions: 13 x 50 x 20 cm
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A LARGE SINOTIBETAN POLYCHROME WOOD BOX
Sino-Tibetan, c. 1800. The rectangular box finely painted in relief to the top with two dignitaries, a musician and a deer, the front side with three tigers, and the shorter sides with a Buddhist lion, all amid fine lotus scroll decor. Set with iron hinges and fittings.
Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age. With wear, age cracks, few paint flakes and small nicks here and there. A couple of metal fittings missing.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 2509 g
Dimensions: 13 x 50 x 20 cm
