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A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover, — A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 剔紅鍾離權圖桃式蓋盒

A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover,

A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 剔紅鍾離權圖桃式蓋盒

A cinnabar lacquer box and cover shaped like a peach, dating to the 18th century Qing dynasty, carved with imagery of the immortal Zhongli Quan. The deep red lacquer work demonstrates masterful carving techniques characteristic of this luxurious art form.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 558

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A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover,, A cinnabar lacquer 'immortal' peach-shaped box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 剔紅鍾離權圖桃式蓋盒

A cinnabar lacquer box and cover shaped like a peach, dating to the 18th century Qing dynasty, carved with imagery of the immortal Zhongli Quan. The deep red lacquer work demonstrates masterful carving techniques characteristic of this luxurious art form.

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Carved Lacquer, Chinese Lacquerware, Cinnabar Lacquer, Peach Shape, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Immortal Motif, 18th Century

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