Lot 627
A QIANLONG PERIOD AGATE “CHRYSANTHEMUM” BOX Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period (AD 1736 - 1795)
H: 4 cm
D: 6.5 cm
Marked as made in Qing Qianlong period, this box shows fine craftsmanship in the clearly carved petals, most likely serving as a cosmetic box. Agate is a rare material, with the artistic value of this piece, making this box a highly valuable object to be collected of Qianlong period.
Estimate
TWD 380,000-600,000
HKD 98,000-154,000
USD 12,600-19,900
Sold Price
TWD 552,000
HKD 143,005
USD 18,339
Hanhai Auction Beijing,
Spring Auction 1996, Lot 1109
Private collection, Taiwan
Literati II : Encounter With A Collector
Ravenel Spring Auction 2017
Saturday, June 3, 2017, 4:00pm