Description
AN OCTAGONAL GILT AND BLACK LACQUER BOX, 17TH CENTURY
China. The cover showing an arabesque depiction executed in gilt lacquer on a black lacquer ground in high relief with floral and geometric patterns on the sides, the box with two gilt bronze handles.
Condition: Extensive wear, losses, and chipping.
Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920.
Weight: 2,166 g.
Dimensions: Size 10.4 x 28.5 x 36.0 cm.