CHINE, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE

Details

BOITE COUVERTE EN ZITAN ET INCRUSTATIONS
CHINE, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE
De forme rectangulaire, le couvercle orné d'un oiseau perché sur un rocher parmi les fleurs et les branchages, comprenant un plateau intérieur ; restaurations
Dimensions: 28 x 16,5 x 11,5 cm. (11 x 6½ x 4½ in.)

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. " f " : In addition to the regular Buyer’s premium, a commission of 7% (i.e. 7.49% inclusive of VAT for books, 8.372% inclusive of VAT for the other lots) of the hammer price will be charged to the buyer. It will be refunded to the Buyer upon proof of export of the lot outside the European Union within the legal time limit.(Please refer to section VAT refunds)

Further details

AN EMBELLISHED ZITAN RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER
CHINA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

Sale room notice

Ce lot ne contient pas d'ivoire et n'est donc pas soumis à CITES
This lot does not contain ivory and is thus not submited to CITES

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Lot Essay

The various inlays of this box are made of tinted ivory, tinted bone, coral, mother of pearl, amber, horn, turquoise, malachite, laquer, agate and wood.
This type of decorative technique is known as bai bao qian ('hundred treasures') and is probably originating from the Ming dynasty.
See an embellished zitan box dating from 17th century sold in our Hong Kong Rooms, 7 July 2003, lot 539 and a Qing example sold in our New York Rooms, 24/25 March 2011, lot 1402

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