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QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A RETICULATED FAUX GOLD PORCELAIN 'DOUBLE GOURD' POMANDER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The pomander is of flattened double gourd form and is modelled in openwork to the lower side and the detachable upper half with an archaistic scroll including two confronting dragons. It is covered over all in gilt in imitation of gold. The sides are modelled with two small lug handles accommodating the yellow string that fastens the cover and is strung with two coral beads, one carved as an eternal knot and the other with dragons, and a hardstone bead.
3 ¾ in. (9.7 cm.) high, hongmu wood box
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The pomander is of flattened double gourd form and is modelled in openwork to the lower side and the detachable upper half with an archaistic scroll including two confronting dragons. It is covered over all in gilt in imitation of gold. The sides are modelled with two small lug handles accommodating the yellow string that fastens the cover and is strung with two coral beads, one carved as an eternal knot and the other with dragons, and a hardstone bead.
3 ¾ in. (9.7 cm.) high, hongmu wood box
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