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The present lot is remarkable not only for its unusual shape, but also The shape is rare, however, another cabinet with one horizontal
for the superb quality of carving, rendering a complex design of various top compartment, mid Qing dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection
motifs with meticulous attention to detail. The contrasting high and is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace
low relief through layers of rich cinnabar lacquer accentuate the three- Museum: Lacquer Wares of the Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong, 2006,
dimensionality of the decoration, revealing the opulent taste of the p.68, no.45.
Qianlong emperor whose influence was still felt into the Jiaqing reign.
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