Asian Art

December 0207, 2023
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LOT 256

Lot 256

A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century

A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Lot 256 Details
A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century

清 十八/十九世纪 剔红浮雕'三国演义'圆盖盒

The cover depicting the beauty Diaochan and the warlord Lü Bu, the sides carved with numerous scholar and attendant figures amidst a landscape populated by pine, willow trees, and rockery
height 6.5 in — 16.5 cm, diameter 6.5 in — 16.4 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,460
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
  • A Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Metal-Bodied 'Three Kingdoms' Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

Private West Coast Estate Collection
来源:
西岸遗产珍藏

Note:

Compare with an example sold at Sotheby's London, May 13, 2009, lot 105
类似一例请参考伦敦苏富比2009年5月13日,拍品编号105

Sotheby's London, May 13, 2009, lot 105
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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