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A pierced white jade lotus-form parfumier, Qing Dynasty, 18th…
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Sydney
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12-Dec-2016
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A pierced white jade lotus-form parfumier, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the fine openwork box with two 'Qilong' climbing around the sides of the domed cover, each section with lotus flowers surrounded by pierced foliage, the base supported on a narrow foot, 6 cm high, 11 cm long, fitted zitan stand. Reference: for two openwork boxes carved in similar style, see James Watt, Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Washington, 1989, no. 86 & 89. Provenance: private Sydney Collection, acquired in Hong Kong between 1950-1970 and passed down through descent
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Oriental: Ceramics - Chinese