A carved celadon jade box
Late Qing or Republic
In the form of archaic bronze, the lid of trapezoid form, with a raised knop carved with a scrolling dragon in high relief, surrounded by four raised and pierced sections, all four sides carved with kui dragons and animal masks on the lid, and phoenix on the body, the whole supported by four carved standing oxen.
14cm high
Estimate:
AU$ 3,500 - 4,500
£2,100 - 2,700
US$ 3,400 - 4,300
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Category:
Asian Art
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