A reticulated hardwood ovoid box and cover
A reticulated hardwood ovoid box and cover
Qing dynasty
The two fitted halves closing to form a compressed melon or gourd-shaped container enmeshed within a swirling lattice of raised relief and undercut chilong and lingzhi patterns, the wood of uniform dark purplish hue.
3 1/2in (9cm) long (2).
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A reticulated hardwood ovoid box and cover
Qing dynasty
The two fitted halves closing to form a compressed melon or gourd-shaped container enmeshed within a swirling lattice of raised relief and undercut chilong and lingzhi patterns, the wood of uniform dark purplish hue.
3 1/2in (9cm) long (2).
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