Lot Essay
The long inscription contains a poem which was composed by the famous Ming Dynasty poet Gao Qi (1336－1374) to eulogise the beauty and elegance of prunus flowers.
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QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A CARVED AND INSCRIBED BAMBOO QIN-FORM INCENSE BOX AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The box and cover are carved in the form of a qin, with the front intricately detailed with strings which are carved in the liuqing technique. The reverse has a long poem with a Qianlong date, followed by the signature 'Huang Zhengzong' and a two-character seal mark.
8 in. (20.5 cm.) long
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The box and cover are carved in the form of a qin, with the front intricately detailed with strings which are carved in the liuqing technique. The reverse has a long poem with a Qianlong date, followed by the signature 'Huang Zhengzong' and a two-character seal mark.
8 in. (20.5 cm.) long
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