A very rare qiangjin-decorated 'Bajixiang' sutra box and cover
A very rare qiangjin-decorated 'Bajixiang' sutra box and cover
Yongle
The rectangular box lacquered in vibrant red and decorated with gold-filled incised lines depicting scrolling lotus with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' each supported by an blossoming lotus flower, the cover hinged and with a gilt-bronze clasp at the front chased with lotus motifs, the sides of the cover with swirling clouds, the trapezoidal upper section with meandering foliate scrolls, the interior with woven silk lining. 40cm (15 3/4in) long.
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A very rare qiangjin-decorated 'Bajixiang' sutra box and cover
Yongle
The rectangular box lacquered in vibrant red and decorated with gold-filled incised lines depicting scrolling lotus with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' each supported by an blossoming lotus flower, the cover hinged and with a gilt-bronze clasp at the front chased with lotus motifs, the sides of the cover with swirling clouds, the trapezoidal upper section with meandering foliate scrolls, the interior with woven silk lining. 40cm (15 3/4in) long.
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