Lot 463 , A Chinese hongmu casket, late 19th/early 20th century, W. 54cm

A Chinese hongmu casket, late 19th/early 20th century, carved in high relief with dragons amid clouds W. 54cm
Estimate £500-800

There is slight shrinkage to the panels. The joints at the front corners of the side panels have been re-glued with some slight splitting and small loss to some of the grapes on the vine, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £2,000