ID 807537
Lot 875 | A RARE AND FINELY CARVED RED LACQUER 'HUNDRED BOYS’ CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER
Estimate value
$ 30 000 – 50 000
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The top and sides of the cover are deeply carved with a scene of young boys at play within an elaborate garden landscape with pavilions, trees and ornamental rocks, the boys engaging in various pursuits including riding hobby horses and playing musical instruments, with one in the center wearing a demon mask, all on a diaper ground. The sides of the box are similarly decorated, with the interior and base lacquered black.
5 7/8 in. (14.8 cm.) diam.
| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Japanese lacquerware, Plastic |
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| Historical era: | Qianlong period |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Boxes and Cases |
| Medium: | Acrylic glass, Japanese lacquerware, Plastic |
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| Historical era: | Qianlong period |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Boxes and Cases |
| Address of auction |
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