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A rare and important Chinese cinnabar lacquer carved…
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Melbourne
Date:
13-Nov-2022
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A rare and important Chinese cinnabar lacquer carved three-tiered double-lozenge-shaped box, cover and stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795) the cover meticulously carved with two five-clawed writhing dragons in pursuit of a pearl in the form of a stylised Shou character, on a ground of swirling waves, all within key-fret borders, the straight sides of the box and cover decorated with six cartouches enclosing various antiques and scholar's objects, divided by leafy blooming lotus, the interior and base covered with black lacquer, with a cinnabar lacquer stand supported on six ruyi shaped feet., 23 cm long. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr. Myren was a Museum assistant in the Indian section in Victoria and Albert Museum in London from 1954-64 and on his return to Australia, he established a highly respected antiques dealership known essentially for Oriental Antiques.
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Oriental: Zother