Lot 249A, A Chinese two-colour cinnabar lacquer quatrefoil-shaped box, Qianlong period, 7.5cm wide

A Chinese two-colour cinnabar lacquer quatrefoil-shaped box, Qianlong period, the cover carved in high relief with a peony tree and rockwork on a blind fret-work grey-green ground, the sides of the cover with blind fret-work, 7.5cm wide
Estimate £200-300


Provenance:
Remnants of John Sparkes Ltd. label to base.

The cover appears to be in reasonable condition with some possible retouching to the red lacquer on the bottom edge, the base of the box has some flaking and losses to the lacquer around the edge of the base, again possibly some retouching to the lacquer, otherwise in reasonable condition, the labels are a bit worn and stuck on with cellotape which is discoloured


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Sold for £550