Sale 9868
London, South Kensington
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11 June 2004
Price realised
GBP 836
Estimate
A cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover, 18th century carved with an immortal riding a leaf over waves holding a fly-whisk, the sides and base carved with bands of figures in pine strewn landscapes -- 7 5/8in. (19.5cm.) diam.
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