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An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover — An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century

An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover

An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century

An intricately carved octagonal box and cover decorated with lac-burgauté technique, featuring figural designs from the Qing dynasty's 18th century. This luxurious piece exemplifies the sophisticated lacquerware traditions of imperial China.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 147

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An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover, An octagonal lac-burgauté 'figural' box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century

An intricately carved octagonal box and cover decorated with lac-burgauté technique, featuring figural designs from the Qing dynasty's 18th century. This luxurious piece exemplifies the sophisticated lacquerware traditions of imperial China.

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Lacquerware, Box And Cover, Chinese Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Lac-Burgauté, Octagonal, 18th Century