6th Nov, 2024 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
117
Sweetmeat set
Chinese, 20th Century
each piece painted in sea green with a scaled dragon, the dragons surrounded by flaming pearls, with Greek-key style borders, with scarlet and gilt details, together with nine external accompanying dishes, set within a circular wooden lidded case, lacquered and painted in gold and silver with a mother and child within a walled garden, with further gilt decoration of flowers and foliage, the case 32.5cm diameter x 8cm high
Sold for £80
Estimated at £40 - £60
Sweetmeat set
Chinese, 20th Century
each piece painted in sea green with a scaled dragon, the dragons surrounded by flaming pearls, with Greek-key style borders, with scarlet and gilt details, together with nine external accompanying dishes, set within a circular wooden lidded case, lacquered and painted in gold and silver with a mother and child within a walled garden, with further gilt decoration of flowers and foliage, the case 32.5cm diameter x 8cm high
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Losses to the lacquer. Splits in the lacquer. The case is chipped. Case in need of repair. Firing imperfections.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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