Two cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers
18th Century
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Two cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers 18th Century

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Two cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers
18th Century
one with upper surface lacquered in dark green and designed as two melons joined together, the other with upper surface lacquered in ochre and designed as two finger citrons joined together, each with trailing flowers and leaves worked in green, black, red and brown, the sides of the box carved in red lacqer with a foliate geometric pattern, the interiors and bases lacquered black -- 4½in. (10.8cm.) approx.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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