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Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 13

Two Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Boxes

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Qing dynasty, black lacquer tea caddy with gilt decoration, hinged lid opening to two fitted lidded metal interior canisters, on paw feet, 5-3/4 x 10-3/4 x 7-1/4 in.; octagonal black lacquer box, gilt floral and outdoor scene decoration, 6 x 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in.

Condition

both with cracks, separations, and some losses to lacquer, some warping to wood, losses to gilding; example with metal canisters with warping and dents to metal
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