Lot Essay
A similar, but larger, box was sold by Sotheby's New York, 2-3 June 1976, lot 174.
.jpg?w=1)
Details
A carved red lacquer rectangular box and cover, 16th century
the top carved with pavilions bordering a fenced garden with a scene of boys supporting a scholar riding a donkey next to a deer, and a river with another scholar playing a flute in a boat near to swimming ducks, the sides with a dense design of tree peony, the interior and underside black lacquered -- 10in. (25.4cm.) x 13 11/16in. (34.7cm.)
the top carved with pavilions bordering a fenced garden with a scene of boys supporting a scholar riding a donkey next to a deer, and a river with another scholar playing a flute in a boat near to swimming ducks, the sides with a dense design of tree peony, the interior and underside black lacquered -- 10in. (25.4cm.) x 13 11/16in. (34.7cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.