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A Chinese famille rose 'boys' box with cover, Republic period (1912-1949).
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
714 - 892 EUR
718 - 898 USD
Hammer price
34 000 SEK
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A Chinese famille rose 'boys' box with cover, Republic period (1912-1949).
Decorated to the cover with a play procession of small boys using a ram as their stead, the rims with scrolling foliate border and flowers. Seal mark in red 'Lin zhi cheng xiang' to the base. Diameter 22 cm. Height 15 cm.
Provenance
Private Swedish collector, who bought it in Paris in the 1960's.
Exhibitions
Compare with items of this decoration and period sold at Christies; 14 May 2010 | Live auction 5497. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles. Lot 438.
More information
The phrase, linzhi chengxiang, 'The qilin's footprints are a sign of prosperity', implies a wish for many sons.