Lot 3155
  • 3155

A small carved cinnabar-lacquer wristrest QIng Dynasty, 18th century

Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

the convex surface carved with boys playing musical instruments, kite-flying and dragon-dancing in a fenced terrace, the reverse lacquered in black

Condition

The overall condition is very good, except for some minute nicks, including two chips (about 2 mm and 3 mm) to the string of the kite. There are also some light age cracks to the black-lacquered underside.
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