CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century - Lot 426

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CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century - Lot 426
CHINA, Qing Dynasty, 18th century Rare and important cinnabar lacquer box, circular in shape, the lid presenting an elegant decoration depicting a scene featuring the Eight Immortals (Bāxiān, 八仙): while two are crossing a bridge over tumultuous waves and accompanied by a deer, four others are depicted on a pavilion terrace partially obscured by pine trees, and two others are standing on a boat. The scene is bordered by a double frieze of Greciques and peaches, bats and flowers. The borders are decorated with medallion flowers on a floral brocade background. Black lacquered bottom and underside. Height: 22 cm Diameter: 49 cm (Small lacquer chips) Comparative: An identical box is in the collections of the Palace Museum, Beijing, under inventory number 00110082. Provenance: French private collection, acquired by the current owner's parents.
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