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A CARVED ZITAN ‘BABAO’ BOX AND COVER 清十八世紀 紫檀八寶雲龍紋書箱
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
來源：
of rectangular section, well carved on the hinged top with the 约翰．雅各．阿斯特（1763-1848年）收藏，此後家
babao (Eight Treasures), each emblem depicted beribboned
against a ground of ruyi clouds, all within a key-fret band, the 族傳承
straight sides of the cover carved with further ruyi clouds,
the front of the box decorated with a pair of dragons flanking
a central flaming pearl above crashing waves, further
embellished with a brass ruyi clasp, the sides and reverse
carved with designs of bats and flowers against scrolling
clouds, the tightly grained wood of a dark brown colour with
characteristic flecks
16.1 by 38.6 by 21.1 cm, 6¼ by 15⅛ by 8¼ in.

PROVENANCE
Collection of John Jacob Astor (1763-1848), thence by
descent in the family.
HK$ 400,000-600,000
US$ 51,000-76,500