Lot 187 , A Chinese pale celadon jade lidded hongmu box, 18th/19th century

A Chinese pale celadon jade lidded hongmu box, 18th/19th century

A Chinese pale celadon jade lidded hongmu box, 18th/19th century, carved in relief with four Buddhist emblems; the parasol, lotus flower, two fish and a vase, width 12cm, height 6.7cm
£500-800

Condition:
The stone of good even tone with slight variation in the thickness on one side, evidence of pierced holes for suspension loops on the back corners, the wood base with undulations to the edge shaped to fit the cover. no chips, cracks or restoration detected.

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