SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, DECEMBER 29, 2025 - 1st SESSION: ASIAN ART
Red and jade lacquered wooden box ‘Dragon and lotuses’, Ming dynasty
Awarded For. 550 €
Lot 176.
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Description.
Rectangular carved wooden box covered with a deep red lacquer finish, with dark metal fittings. The lid is adorned with a creamy white jade plaque featuring an intricate high relief carving depicting a serpentine dragon emerging from a dense background of floral scrolls and lotus leaves. Shows signs of wear due to age. Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Jade size: 13.8 x 6.3 cm; Box size: 10.5 x 13.4 x 24.4 cm
Weight: 653 g
