Sale 4024
London, South Kensington
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12 - 13 October 2006
Price realised
GBP 12,000
Estimate
A Chinese cinnabar circular lacquer box and cover, 18th/19th Century finely carved with three scrolling dragons surrounding the central flaming pearl amongst swirling clouds, Buddhistic emblems peaking out of the vapours, Qianlong six character mark incised to base - 7¼in. (18.4cm) diam.
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