California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 11, 2022  June 11, 2022

 Lot # 5332 
A CHINESE ZITAN 'DRAGON' BOX AND COVER    紫檀海水龍紋六角蓋盒


  • Dimension: Height: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm) Length: 9 1/2 in (24.0 cm) Width: 5 5/8 in (14.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $1800

Of octagonal form, the exterior carved with dragon surrounded by smaller chilong to the lid top, the sides with leafy peaches and auspicious motifs. The base inscribed with inscriptions.


蓋盒紫檀材質,用料奢華名貴,整體榫卯結構,子母口,八方形蓋盒,上下嚴絲合縫,正面滿雕海水龍紋紋飾,螭龍與正龍交錯舞於海水之間,氣勢恢宏,側板滿雕福壽紋飾,宮廷氣息顯著。