LIDDED BOX WITH GILDING.

18th century style, China. Serpentine: medium greenish-yellow with lighter streaks and worn gilding. Inscription: a four-character inscription, “Specially made by command of the Qianlong Emperor”, incised on the base. Of simple shape, this translucent mottled yellow/ green hard stone box has shaped corners, and a flat lid, interior and base, with four low shaped foot pads. The rims of the lid and base have been carefully carved to fit together securely. On the lid, sides and base there are gilded double-dragon and floral designs painted on the surfaces. Because of some loss of gilding, the designs today are somewhat indistinct. There is an academic dispute regarding the Qianlong’s Emperor’s attitude toward gilded hardstones, some experts declaring that he disliked such decorated ware; nevertheless, many carvings assigned with relative security to the late Qianlong period have gilded decor and reign marks (Watt Seattle, p. 96, #75), and the carving and decoration of this box are of the caliber associated with that period. Interestingly, Hung Li, the Qianlong Emperor, “… was the first of the Ch’ing [Qing] emperors to advocate the emulation of ancient jades and the inscription of faked marks” (Yang, p. 87), so that induced confusion over the veracity of reign marks is almost by imperial caveat, of long standing. Though the exact dating of this thin-walled is arguable, the fine quality is indisputable. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 1.13″ x 5″ x 3″. (2.9 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Wear to gilding and enamel paint. Structurally very good. 47671-158 (1,400-2,000) – Lot 3084

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3084	$1,066.50	LIDDED BOX WITH GILDING. 18th century style, China. Serpentine: medium greenish-yellow with lighter streaks and worn gilding. Inscription: a four-character inscription, “Specially made by command of the Qianlong Emperor”, incised on the base. Of simple shape, this translucent mottled yellow/ green hard stone box has shaped corners, and a flat lid, interior and base, with four low shaped foot pads. The rims of the lid and base have been carefully carved to fit together securely. On the lid, sides and base there are gilded double-dragon and floral designs painted on the surfaces. Because of some loss of gilding, the designs today are somewhat indistinct. There is an academic dispute regarding the Qianlong’s Emperor’s attitude toward gilded hardstones, some experts declaring that he disliked such decorated ware; nevertheless, many carvings assigned with relative security to the late Qianlong period have gilded decor and reign marks (Watt Seattle, p. 96, #75), and the carving and decoration of this box are of the caliber associated with that period. Interestingly, Hung Li, the Qianlong Emperor, “… was the first of the Ch’ing [Qing] emperors to advocate the emulation of ancient jades and the inscription of faked marks” (Yang, p. 87), so that induced confusion over the veracity of reign marks is almost by imperial caveat, of long standing. Though the exact dating of this thin-walled is arguable, the fine quality is indisputable. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 1.13″ x 5″ x 3″. (2.9 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Wear to gilding and enamel paint. Structurally very good. 47671-158 (1,400-2,000) – Lot 3084 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LIDDED BOX WITH GILDING.