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A Chinese famille rose 'boys' box with cover, Republic period (1912-1949).

Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
770 - 962 EUR
886 - 1 110 USD
Hammer price
34 000 SEK
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Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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.