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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND
GILT-BRONZE ‘CELESTIAL MOUNTAIN’ BOX AND COVER
Ming Dynasty
Of circular form, the slightly convex top of the cover boldly enamelled
in multi-coloured enamels with a landscape centred by a tall three-
peaked mountain emerging from scrolling clouds, on the right two
scholars standing at a tiered pavilion, sheltered amongst trees and
shrubs growing between rocky cliffs beside crashing waves, the sides
of the box and cover similarly decorated with alternating red and yellow
cartouches enclosing detached floral sprays, further divided by small
flowers reserved against a turquoise ground, the interior and base gilt.
15.8cm (6 1/4in) diam. (2).
HKD1,000,000 - 1,200,000
US$130,000 - 150,000
明 銅胎掐絲琺瑯「京口仙山圖」蓋盒
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