A RARE AND LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOAT-SHAPED INCENSE BOX QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD | 清乾隆 剔紅八吉祥紋畫舫式香盒

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A RARE AND LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOAT-SHAPED INCENSE BOX
QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
清乾隆 剔紅八吉祥紋畫舫式香盒

modelled as a large boat, elaborately carved to the curved bough with baijxiang ('Eight Buddhist Emblem') interspersed with lotus blossoms borne on meandering leafy scrolls, the upper section mounted with three parts, one in the form of a pavillion, followed by a room with twelve doors reticulated and detailed with keyfret border, a larger door towards the front, and a backroom rendered in accordance to the curved silhouette of the boat and carved to the sides with a rectangular panel enclosing a stylised geometric design amidst bats flying amongst ruyi clouds, the exterior further modelled with four small drawers, carved wood stand
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Length 69.5 cm, 27¼ in

Condition Report:
This rare lacquer boat has restoration to both the left and right side pendent ruyi bands above the doors in the middle section, age cracks to the top deck middle and top deck bow section, restoration around the ruyi balustrade at the top section of the stern, re-freshing of the lacquer on the doors, further small areas of lacquer re-freshing and repair around the boat, minor nibbles to extremities and some losses to the original structure. The mast section is a later wood addition.

中文內容僅供參考，請以英文原版為準。舫左右兩側中部門上之如意墜飾皆有修補，頂部甲板中央及船首甲板部分見年久所致裂紋，船尾頂部如意圍欄有修補，門之漆經重髹，船身另有細小局部重新髹漆或修補，邊角處有微磕，原結構有些許缺失。木製桅杆乃後配。

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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