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    • Carved Gilt-Wood and Lacquer Altar Box And Stand, Qing
      Mar. 28, 2014

      Carved Gilt-Wood and Lacquer Altar Box And Stand, Qing

      Est: €1,920 - €2,400

      Carved gilt-wood, black lacquer Canton, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) Fine high relief carving Rich reticulated design Elaborately rendered palace scene Cover with poem by Cheng Hao (1032-1085) Dimensions: 30.5 x 37 x 14.5 cm Provenance: from an Irish private collection An extraordinary piece whose intricate carving work one never tires looking at This opulent box was crafted in Canton and dates to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It is painted in black lacquer and richly decorated with gilding. The front shows an elaborate openwork decoration in high relief depicting a lush figural scene in a palace. The garments and individual facial expressions are rendered in the finest manner. The sides show a still life with a flower vase in relief. The back shows an opulent depiction of a cherry blossom tree in relief. The stand also shows a reticulated decor with lotus vines and rats as a sign of wealth. It rests on four feet in the form of three-dimensional Fo lions. The cover is adorned with an inscription taken from a poem by Cheng Hao (1032-1085), a famous philosopher from the Song dynasty. Titled 'Occasional Poem on an Autumn Day', the poem illustrates the Tao principle, which one should follow in order to gain contentment and serenity. In China boxes of this kind were part of a shrine or altar. They were used to lay down offerings for ancestor worship. The box is in fair condition with some losses and damage. Some parts have been glued. The box measures 30.5 cm in height, 37 cm in width and 14.5 cm in depth.

      Auctionata Paddle8 AG
    • CHINESE HORNBILL IVORY FIGURAL BEAK. Early 20th century. - 3 1/2 in. high; 5 3/4 in. long.
      Feb. 06, 2009

      CHINESE HORNBILL IVORY FIGURAL BEAK. Early 20th century. - 3 1/2 in. high; 5 3/4 in. long.

      Est: $1,500 - $2,000

      CHINESE HORNBILL IVORY FIGURAL BEAK. Early 20th century. Carved to depict a mountainous landscape with figures and pagoda. The back incised with a poem by Cheng Hao (1032-1085), inscribed with the date 1084. - 3 1/2 in. high; 5 3/4 in. long.

      Sloans & Kenyon
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