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A cinnabar lacquer 'scholars' lobed box and cover,

A cinnabar lacquer 'scholars' lobed box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 清乾隆剔紅訪友圖梅花式捧盒

A Qing dynasty cinnabar lacquer box from the Qianlong period with a lobed plum blossom shape decorated with scholars in a landscape composition. The piece exemplifies refined Chinese decorative arts.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000

Lot 565

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A cinnabar lacquer 'scholars' lobed box and cover,, A cinnabar lacquer 'scholars' lobed box and cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 清乾隆剔紅訪友圖梅花式捧盒

A Qing dynasty cinnabar lacquer box from the Qianlong period with a lobed plum blossom shape decorated with scholars in a landscape composition. The piece exemplifies refined Chinese decorative arts.

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