Round box in tortoise shell with chased decoration in high relief on the lid of dignitaries and women of high lineage in a garden surrounded by pavilions. The underside features a very similar design with a figure on horseback. The side of the box is decorated with a frieze of flowers on the lid and pavilions in landscapes on the lower part. China for export, 18th century D. 8.5 cm - P.N. 86.2 g (minor restoration to lid, small missing parts)
Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€791
Buyer's premium
30%
Round box
in tortoise shell with chased decoration in high relief on the lid of dignitaries and women of high lineage in a garden surrounded by pavilions. The underside features a very similar design with a figure on horseback. The side of the box is decorated with a frieze of flowers on the lid and pavilions in landscapes on the lower part.
China for export, 18th century
D. 8.5 cm - P.N. 86.2 g
(minor restoration to lid, small missing parts)
Sale
Tuesday 1 October 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris