Three red lacquered dowrie boxes and covers, late 19th/20th century comprising one of oval form, the rounded sides rising at either end to form out-curved handles; one with rounded sides supported on a high foot and set with an upright loop handle; another of baluster shape set with a loop handle springing from carved side supports, each encircled with metal bands (6), 29 cm high, 39.5 cm wide; 41 cm high; and 36 cm high. Provenance: Hobbs & Bishops Fine Art Ltd, Hong Kong, 21 August 1993