AN UNUSUAL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SPICE BOX WITH COVER, 康熙年间 (1662 – 1722)
Length: 12.5 cm; 5 in
BE07
BE07
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The hexagonal body with three interior compartments, moulded to each end with a mask head, the body decorated blooming flowers within petal-like borders, the cover decorated similarly, featuring also lotus...
The hexagonal body with three interior compartments, moulded to each end with a mask head, the body decorated blooming flowers within petal-like borders, the cover decorated similarly, featuring also lotus buds floating on a gently rippling pool; all raised on a short flared foot, the flowered diamond border at the top rim is repeated on the cover, the border at the flaring foot is triangular work, the lid cut out to fit on compartment, the base glazed.
