明末至清初 黑壽山石雕蓮池圖長方蓋盒

of rectangular section, the cover carved in low relief with naturalistic lotus flowers borne on bowed stems bending towards a central bud, the background with lotus leaves and meticulously incised swirling waters, similarly carved around the sides with further lotus flowers between leaves and curving stems, all above a straight border above the base, the box with a raised lip for receiving the cover, the interior of the cover subtly incised with the studio name Gongyoutang (‘Hall of Respectful Friendship’)

Knapton and Rasti Ltd，倫敦，2008年3月