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A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover, — A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 清乾隆 剔紅纏枝蓮紋葵花式唾盂

A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover,

A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 清乾隆 剔紅纏枝蓮紋葵花式唾盂

A Qianlong period spittoon featuring intricate carved cinnabar lacquer work with interlocking lotus vine motifs in a sunflower shape. This luxury object demonstrates the refined taste and technical mastery of Qing court craftsmanship.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Lot 568

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A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover,, A carved cinnabar lacquer spittoon and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 清乾隆 剔紅纏枝蓮紋葵花式唾盂

A Qianlong period spittoon featuring intricate carved cinnabar lacquer work with interlocking lotus vine motifs in a sunflower shape. This luxury object demonstrates the refined taste and technical mastery of Qing court craftsmanship.

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Related themes

Carved Lacquer, Qianlong Period, Lotus Motif, Cinnabar Lacquer, Chinese Decorative Arts, Court Objects, Qing Dynasty, Spittoon