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A BOXWOOD 'FINGER CITRON' BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- box wood
- 11.5 cm, 4 1/2 in.
well carved in the form of a large fruit issuing layers of slender curving 'fingers', the box and cover hollowed, the box borne on a leafy gnarled stem
Exhibited
Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics: Summer Exhibition, Roger Keverne Ltd, London, 2002, cat. no. 124.
Condition
The box and cover are in very good condition, with the exception of the cover not closing completely on the box.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A boxwood box carved in the form of a finger citron, attributed to the early Qing dynasty, was included in the exhibition China. The Three Emperors, 1662-1795, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2005, cat. no. 134.