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QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Details
A BOXWOOD THREE-TIERED LOZENGE-FORM BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The top and bottom tiers of the box are finely carved to the sides with a band of lotus scrolls, framing the wider middle tier which is carved with a floral diaper ground. The top of the cover is carved with an intricate network of lotus scrolls growing from leafy scrolling foliage.
9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The top and bottom tiers of the box are finely carved to the sides with a band of lotus scrolls, framing the wider middle tier which is carved with a floral diaper ground. The top of the cover is carved with an intricate network of lotus scrolls growing from leafy scrolling foliage.
9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
With Peter Boode, London label to the base.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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