RARE ET IMPORTANTE BOITE COUVERTE EN ARGENT ET VERMEIL
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE INCISEE A QUATRE CARACTERES ET EPOQUE YONGZHENG (1723-1735)
RARE ET IMPORTANTE BOITE COUVERTE EN ARGENT ET VERMEIL CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE INCISEE A QUATRE CARACTERES ET EPOQUE YONGZHENG (1723-1735) Of rectangular section, the box is delicately moulded as if wrapped in a gold and silver-inlaid diaper-patterned cloth tied in a bow on top of the cover. The folds are realistically rendered with stylized flowers, Shou characters and ‘turtle shell’ motifs. The unwrapped four upper corners are applied with fruiting and flowering sprays of pomegranates, peaches, and finger citrons, to form the sanduo (Three Abundances). The interior of the box is decorated in high relief as a gnarled blossoming prunus tree against a geometrical ground, the centre is meticulously carved with a square seal container and cover. The four inner sides are incised with flowers and bamboo; 18k yellow gold. 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) long; 2 in. (5 cm.) high Gross weight: 346.63 gr. (12.22 oz.)
RARE ET IMPORTANTE BOITE COUVERTE EN ARGENT ET VERMEIL
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE INCISEE A QUATRE CARACTERES ET EPOQUE YONGZHENG (1723-1735)
RARE ET IMPORTANTE BOITE COUVERTE EN ARGENT ET VERMEIL CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE INCISEE A QUATRE CARACTERES ET EPOQUE YONGZHENG (1723-1735) Of rectangular section, the box is delicately moulded as if wrapped in a gold and silver-inlaid diaper-patterned cloth tied in a bow on top of the cover. The folds are realistically rendered with stylized flowers, Shou characters and ‘turtle shell’ motifs. The unwrapped four upper corners are applied with fruiting and flowering sprays of pomegranates, peaches, and finger citrons, to form the sanduo (Three Abundances). The interior of the box is decorated in high relief as a gnarled blossoming prunus tree against a geometrical ground, the centre is meticulously carved with a square seal container and cover. The four inner sides are incised with flowers and bamboo; 18k yellow gold. 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) long; 2 in. (5 cm.) high Gross weight: 346.63 gr. (12.22 oz.)
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