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November 14, 2013

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LOT 59

Lot 59

Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century

Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century
Lot 59 Details
Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century

The body with incised design of peonies and lotus dentals
height 3.9" — 10 cm.
four-character Qianlong mark to base

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $2,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century
  • Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century
  • Gourd and Ivory Cricket Cage, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century
Provenance:

Lots 167-176: Chinese Works of Art from a Japanese Family
Acquired by the president of an American-Japanese trading company during the first-half of the 20th Century. They specialized in importing and exporting goods from China and locations Tokyo, Yokohama, and Karuizawa Thence by descent within the family and brought to Canada in 1979.

CONDITION DETAILS

small chip to underside of ivory cover

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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