Lot 196 , A Chinese lacquer soapstone and mother-of-pearl inlaid cup, Kangxi period, D. 10cm, some restoration

A Chinese lacquer soapstone and mother-of-pearl inlaid cup, Kangxi period, decorated with a flowering branch and a butterfly, metal lined D. 10cm, some restoration
Estimate £600-800

The bowl has a few cracks to the surface and some high quality restoration to an area of the rim and all around the foot, the metal liner has a few minor nicks and dents as does the metal covering on the base, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £2,800