A RARE CARVED AND MOLDED YUE ‘MANDARIN DUCKS’ BOX AND COVER
FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (907-1127)
A RARE CARVED AND MOLDED YUE ‘MANDARIN DUCKS’ BOX AND COVER FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (907-1127) The domed cover is carved in high relief with a band of overlapping lotus petals, surmounted by a finial molded in the shape of two ducks, each resting its head on the other’s shoulder. The box is similarly carved with overlapping lotus petals, and supported on a splayed foot. The box and cover are covered with a slightly matte glaze of olive-green tone with a yellowish tinge with the exception of the rims and some parts of the base. 4 in. (10.1 cm.) high, Japanese wood box
A RARE CARVED AND MOLDED YUE ‘MANDARIN DUCKS’ BOX AND COVER
FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (907-1127)
A RARE CARVED AND MOLDED YUE ‘MANDARIN DUCKS’ BOX AND COVER FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (907-1127) The domed cover is carved in high relief with a band of overlapping lotus petals, surmounted by a finial molded in the shape of two ducks, each resting its head on the other’s shoulder. The box is similarly carved with overlapping lotus petals, and supported on a splayed foot. The box and cover are covered with a slightly matte glaze of olive-green tone with a yellowish tinge with the exception of the rims and some parts of the base. 4 in. (10.1 cm.) high, Japanese wood box
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