. A large box with the outer surfaces of both cover and container elaborately and skilfully decorated with scrolling patterns featuring dragons, phoenixes and human figures. The cover further decorated with inlaid semi-precious stones. At each end of the cover are taotie ring handles. Length 37.5cm, width 18.5cm, height 18cm, weight 8.75kg. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220) or later.
For reference: A much simpler pottery version of this type of box is shown in the 1996 book 'Chinese Ceramics The New Standard Guide' where it is described as a 'covered box for food' and dated to the Eastern Han.
Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.
Some stone inserts missing to top ox cover. Cover can be removed from base but with effort.
We do offer in-house packing and shipping to UK and international addresses on majority of items which are not overly large or fragile. Please feel free to call or email us to arrange packing and shipping on your items!
We ship items in well-packed boxes with sufficient packing and protection. Although we do our best in packing items, we cannot add insurance for any loss or damages. We use next day tracked courier services for UK shipments. If you do need to add insurance cover then please contact a third party shipping company - A few are listed below.
A few professional couriers who can collect and arrange shipping with optional insurance cover are listed below with contact details.
1. Pack & Send
Email: reading@packsend.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1189584498
2. ZIXIS FINE ART (Recommend shipping to China)
Wechat: ZIXISFINEARTLTD
Email: zixisfineart@163.com
Tel: 00 44 (0) 7873 981 026
3. Mailboxes etc Bath
Email: info@mbebath.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1225 483777
4. Jentel Packing
Email: sales@jentelpacking.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0)1268 776777
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We do offer packing on smaller items which are not overly fragile. Please call or email us to arrange packing and shipping!
Email: saleroom@masanauction.com
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1225 318587
Alternatively, below are a few recommend professional packing and shipping companies. You can contact them by email or telephone for a quote on your items.
1. Pack & Send
Email: reading@packsend.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1189584498
2. Mailboxes etc Bath
Email: info@mbebath.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1225 483777
3. Jentel Packing
Email: sales@jentelpacking.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0)1268 776777
You will receive an email after the sale with your invoice, there will be a payment button to pay invoice by credit card. There are no extra charges for using card.
For invoices over £2000 please make payment via bank transfer.