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50 - An imposing box covered in cinnabar lacquer, with a carved and chiseled decoration depicting a Taoist scene: the Eight Immortals (Bāxiān 八 仙) accompanied by attendants, cranes, rams, deer, and lingzhi mushrooms, set against a mountainous landscape adorned with pine trees, all on a background patterned with geometric motifs and swastikas.
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€5,000 - 7,000Sale fees
An imposing box covered in cinnabar lacquer, with a carved and chiseled decoration depicting a Taoist scene: the Eight Immortals (Bāxiān 八 仙) accompanied by attendants, cranes, rams, deer, and lingzhi mushrooms, set against a mountainous landscape adorned with pine trees, all on a background patterned with geometric motifs and swastikas. China, 18th/19th century. H. 13 cm; D. at opening 38.8 cm. Usual signs of aging: micro-cracks, slight cracks, minor loss of material. This type of object, rich in symbols of longevity and immortality, is typically given as a gift to a high-ranking, elderly person to wish them a long life. Expert: Laurent SCHROEDER
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Hôtel des Ventes Bordeaux Quinconces +33 5 56 11 11 96 etude@hdv-quinconces.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.