Lot 326: A Chinese Hardwood Lidded Box with Figural Court...
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A Chinese Hardwood Lidded Box with Figural Court Scenes, 19th Century.
This Chinese lidded box is richly carved on all sides with intricate figural scenes in high relief. The lid features a bustling multi-level composition of scholars and attendants amidst pavilions, trees, and flowing scrollwork, framed within a floral border. The sides are equally adorned with detailed openwork panels, each narrating courtly or domestic vignettes.
L: Approximately 19cm
W: Approximately 15.5cm
H: Approximately 11.7cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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