FINE QING DYNASTY LACQUER AND GOLD DECORATED ROUND BOX.

FINE QING DYNASTY LACQUER AND GOLD DECORATED ROUND BOX. The black lacquer box with fitted and conforming lid decorated with a pair of opposing five-toed dragons centering a SHOU character signifying life and longevity, amidst cloud bands within a floral scrolling border. The sides with reserves of gilt phoenix. The base with a gilt five-toed dragon, a floral and fruit filled bowl in his grasp. The interior in black lacquer, the lid with a central half-round support marked with a six character Ming Dynasty Wanli mark. We are not certain of vintage & cannot guarantee the correctness of this mark. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h x 16-1/2″ dia. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: With overall craquelure, the original surfaces with minor wear throughout. In overall very fine condition. 9-22133 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	1163	$46,000.00	FINE QING DYNASTY LACQUER AND GOLD DECORATED ROUND BOX. The black lacquer box with fitted and conforming lid decorated with a pair of opposing five-toed dragons centering a SHOU character signifying life and longevity, amidst cloud bands within a floral scrolling border. The sides with reserves of gilt phoenix. The base with a gilt five-toed dragon, a floral and fruit filled bowl in his grasp. The interior in black lacquer, the lid with a central half-round support marked with a six character Ming Dynasty Wanli mark. We are not certain of vintage & cannot guarantee the correctness of this mark. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h x 16-1/2″ dia. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: With overall craquelure, the original surfaces with minor wear throughout. In overall very fine condition. 9-22133 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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