Description
Imperial decree box in red and gold lacquer with richly carved relief decoration of dragons in the clouds on a background of swastikas. Resting on a quadripod base with a dragon in the middle of each side. Red lacquered interior. Indochina, late 19th-early 20th century. Height: 19.2 cm. Length: 58 cm. Depth: 14.5 cm. (Wear, slight missing parts). - Also included: A circular red and gold lacquer box decorated with dragons. The lid adorned with a phœnix. 19th century. Height: 13 cm. Diameter: 18.5 cm.
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Imperial decree box in red and gold lacquer with richly carved relief decoration of dragons in the clouds on a background of swastikas. Resting on a quadripod base with a dragon in the middle of each side. Red lacquered interior. Indochina, late 19th-early 20th century. Height: 19.2 cm. Length: 58 cm. Depth: 14.5 cm. (Wear, slight missing parts). - Also included: A circular red and gold lacquer box decorated with dragons. The lid adorned with a phœnix. 19th century. Height: 13 cm. Diameter: 18.5 cm.