A SMALL ZITAN LOTUS LEAF-FORM BOX
清 紫檀荷蟹紋蓋盒

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

細節
清 紫檀荷蟹紋蓋盒
3 ½ in. (9 cm.) wide
來源
Private collection, Massachusetts, 1980s.

榮譽呈獻

Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪) Senior Specialist, VP

拍品專文

The juxtaposition of the crab (xie) and lotus (he), represents the rebus hexie, which means harmony. The crab's hard shell is represented by the word jia, meaning armor, which is a homophone for 'first'. This refers to achieving first place in the civil service examinations.

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