A 'guri' lacquer box and cover
19th/20th century
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
of compressed circular form, the exterior carved overall with ruyi head and scroll motifs in black with red detailing, fitted box
37 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $3,400 (Hammer Price)
- $4,148 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The cover - a crack on the interior extending over the side and onto the exterior for approx 1cm. A repaired shallow chip in the lacquer on the rim edge approx 1.5cm and a small shallow chip on the outer rim edge approx 0.4cm. Some surface cracks on the interior of the cover and the base. Otherwise generally good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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