A large peach-shaped qiangjin and tianqi lacquer box and cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period | 清康熙 戧金填漆桃式蓋盒

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A large peach-shaped qiangjin and tianqi lacquer box and cover 

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period

清康熙 戧金填漆桃式蓋盒

modelled in the shape of a large peach issuing from a gnarled branch, the cover and sides decorated with an overall design of flowering and fruiting branches issuing from further gnarled branches, the heavy fruit interspersed with flying bats, all executed in the incised and filled-in technique, the inside lacquered black with gold flecks

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Width 45 cm, 17¾ in.