A Korean cinnabar and mother of pearl inlaid "Marriage Box" Joseon Dynasty, late 19th century, with paktong (?) lock and case furniture and inlaid with flying bats, a crane and a central Shou symbol, the lock bearing blessings for long life and male heirs. 37 cm wide x 28 cm deep x 23 cm heightThe box is generally in good order but has a few old knocks and minor scars.All of the metal fittings are present, with lock.Only one small piece of mother of pearl is missing from the top (please see the extra images)The box has had a fabric lining applied at some pointThe lacquer surface is dry and mellow with a good patina.
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Pair of Chinese cinnabar red lacquer lobed cylindrical boxes and covers, decorated with pairs of figures in rocky pine and tree strewn landscapes, 13cm wide Condition ReportLight surface scratches, small dents, accretions. Two splits to the side of one lid. Area of loss to small section of leaves on lid. General wear and tear.
Group of Chinese and Japanese cloisonne vases, including a turquoise-ground miniature globular vase and cover, early 20th century, a Chinese cinnabar-style vase, a late 19th/early 20th century Chinese porcelain teabowl painted with figures, four-character mark, various wooden stands and other items
A small antique Chinese enamelled Dish, of yellow ground with painted flora, D 8cm, a small Japanese bronze Elephant, H 5cm, together with a small Cloisonne Pot, in the form of a lilypad with a frog in relief, a metal and enamel Foo Dog, a Cinnabar type Snuff Bottle with ornate carvings and depictions of horses, seal mark to base, H 8cm, etc. 11 pieces (a lot)
An 18th/19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer bowl, on carved hongmu stand and a Chinese pierced brass disc. Condition - poor Interior badly-corroded and holed; base formerly broken away from base and glue re-attached just above the foot, some glue residue apparent. 16.5cm diameter; 8.7cm high.
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER VASE, 19TH CENTURY. Of baluster form carved in relief with scholars and attendants in landscape scene. 25cm tall. Provenance: Property of a Sussex gentleman Condition: Small 1cm section of lacquer loss to edge of rim and smaller section at neck. Some cracking to black lacquer interior.
Group of Asian related itemsto include: green glazed ovoid jar, unmarked, 15.5cm high approx overall, contemporary studio pottery bottle vase, unmarked, 15cm high approx overall, two contemporary cinnabar lacquered box and covers, a turquoise studded temple dog, 10.5cm high approx overall, a Roman lamp, lacquered and painted box etc (9) At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOX19TH CENTURYtogether with a cinnabar lacquer and cloisonné bowl, five carved wood figures and two soapstone carvings (9)52.4cm (max)ProvenanceThe contents of The Grange, Wendover.The lacquer items were formerly in the collection of Admiral Robert Coote (1820-1898).
Collection of Asian items including Chinese cinnabar bangle carved with floral motifs, two Indian white metal cuffs with raised elephant decoration, a further Indian white metal bangle, Chinese soapstone seal, ceramic snuff bottle, a cloisonne, agate and white metal teapot and six small hardwood stands
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer box 20th century, the foliate carved box of rectangular form,14cm widetogether with two Japanese black lacquer traysone decorated with wild flowers, the other with rabbits amongst rushesthe largest 21cm widea carved hardwood netsukein the form of a swan4.5cm highand a Japanese lacquer box,Meiji period of hexagonal form with scrolling leaf and flower head decoration12cm high
A Chinese jade coloured carved stone miniature rui sceptre, 9cm, together with a Chinese cinnabar lacquer quatrefoil pot and similar snuff bottle (3)The sceptre looks to be complete, but is chipped at one end and is very dirty. Has the reamins of a red wax seal tied onto it. Collected from a local house move. Lacquer pot has cracks and losses
A Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Brush Pots, bear Wanli reign marks, of cylindrical form, carved with Shoulao and Guanyin in landscape within formal cloud-scroll borders, bear six-character reign marks29.5cm highOne with a large chip to the top rim. The other, the base panel badly cracked and quite loose. Both with general light edge chips and numeours age related cracks.
A Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere, 19th century, of lobed oval form, decorated with butterflies amoungst flowering branches within formal border30cm diameterA Similar Cylindrical Canister and Cover, decorated with dragons chasing the flaming pearl9.5cm highA Cinnabar Lacquer Box, of shaped oval form, carved with two figures in landscape on a lattice ground10cm wide (3)Jardiniere - some small dents with enamel loss and surface scratches (see images)Cylindrical - metal rims slightlu mishappenCinabar - heavy losses and cracks (see images)
A Japanese lacquer single-case inro, Meiji period, of rounded rectangular form, each side and top worked in relief with fruiting branches issuing mother-of-pearl and pewter inlaid leaves, gilt two-character signature to base, length 9.2cm, with carved cinnabar lacquer ojime, together with a Japanese gilt lacquer four-case inro, Meiji period, of flattened oval form, decorated with boats and pavilions in a coastal landscape, unsigned, length 8.7cm (chips and cracked).
A Chinese pewter circular dish, late Qing dynasty, decorated with fruiting vines and foliate scrolls, diameter 29.8cm, with later applied wood ball feet, together with a cinnabar lacquer circular dish, decorated with a crane above crashing waves, within a border of flowers and fruit, diameter 30.3cm (faults).
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