A Carved and Molded Pale Lime Glazed Porcelain 'Dragons' Seal Paste Box and Cover
Sale 1124 - Chinese & Himalayan Works of Art
Mar 28, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $3,465
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Carved and Molded Pale Lime Glazed Porcelain 'Dragons' Seal Paste Box and Cover
Late Qing Dynasty
清晚期 “王炳荣”制淡綠釉瓷雕龍紋印泥盒
the square box is decorated with reticulated panels on the narrow sides, carved to show suspending bats or shou medallions against an interlocing T ground, enclosed by keyfret bands, the top of the cover molded to show two confronting dragons playing with the pearl of wisdom amongst clouds, the underside carved with a Wang Bingrong four-character mark within a square panel.
the square box is decorated with reticulated panels on the narrow sides, carved to show suspending bats or shou medallions against an interlocing T ground, enclosed by keyfret bands, the top of the cover molded to show two confronting dragons playing with the pearl of wisdom amongst clouds, the underside carved with a Wang Bingrong four-character mark within a square panel.
Height 3 x width 3 1/2 x depth 3 1/2 in., 7.6 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm.
Illustrated in Dragon Throne: The Imperial Art.
Condition Report
In overall attractive stable condition, as examined under UV radiation. Some scattered chipping and wear at lips between box and cover associated with typical use alongside inpainting, Please refer to additional photos available upon request.
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