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PROPERTY FROM THE QUINCY CHUANG COLLECTION
莊貴侖先生舊藏
2829
A ZITAN THREE-TIERED PICNIC BOX, TIHE
QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the box comprises a narrow cover and three rectangular trays with
beaded edges, each neatly keying into the tray above, one of which has a smaller fitted
inner tray, set on a base frame flanked by standing shaped spandrels, joined at the top by a
humpback handle. The cover is held in place by a rod through the handles. The corners of
the cover, base frame, trays and handle are reinforced by baitong mounts, and the mounts
on each corner of the cover are in the shape of ruyi heads.
14æ in. (37.5 cm.) long
HK$200,000-300,000 US$26,000-38,000
清十七/十八世紀 紫檀三層提樑盒
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