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A LARGE IMPERIAL HARDWOOD 'DRAGON' HANDSCROLL BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the removeable upper facing panel finely carved in relief with two pairs of confronted dragons amidst ruyi clouds reserving a legend within a key-fret border, the sides similarly carved with striding and full-faced dragons, the padded interior lined with yellow silk, accompanied with an additional yellow brocade liner
21 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (54.5 x 14 x 15 cm.)
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the removeable upper facing panel finely carved in relief with two pairs of confronted dragons amidst ruyi clouds reserving a legend within a key-fret border, the sides similarly carved with striding and full-faced dragons, the padded interior lined with yellow silk, accompanied with an additional yellow brocade liner
21 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (54.5 x 14 x 15 cm.)