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A CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' HANDSCROLL BOX AND COVER
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A CARVED ZITAN 'DRAGON' HANDSCROLL BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the removable upper facing panel finely carved in relief with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst waves reserving a legend within a gilt metal double border, the sides similarly carved with striding dragons, the padded interior lined with blue silk
14¼ x 4½ x 4¼ in. (36.1 x 11.4 x 10.6 cm.)
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the removable upper facing panel finely carved in relief with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst waves reserving a legend within a gilt metal double border, the sides similarly carved with striding dragons, the padded interior lined with blue silk
14¼ x 4½ x 4¼ in. (36.1 x 11.4 x 10.6 cm.)