A rare three-colour lacquer carved document box and cover
The Property of a Gentleman 紳士藏品
A rare three-colour lacquer carved document box and cover
Qianlong
Intricately carved on the cover with a central shou medallion encircled by five bats, wu fu amidst blooming peonies, the front, back and side panels similarly carved, the interior lacquered black and decorated with gilt floral sprigs, the sides fitted with bail handles, the front with a foliate-incised rectangular lock plate and ruyi clasp. 42cm (16 1/2) wide (2).
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The Property of a Gentleman 紳士藏品
A rare three-colour lacquer carved document box and cover
Qianlong
Intricately carved on the cover with a central shou medallion encircled by five bats, wu fu amidst blooming peonies, the front, back and side panels similarly carved, the interior lacquered black and decorated with gilt floral sprigs, the sides fitted with bail handles, the front with a foliate-incised rectangular lock plate and ruyi clasp. 42cm (16 1/2) wide (2).