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17 septembre 2016

A small zitan lotus leaf-form box, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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Lot 1211. A small zitan lotus leaf-form box, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Estimate: USD USD 4,000 ~ 6,000Price Realised  USD 3,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The cover is carved in high relief as the back of a lotus leaf borne on a stem, and with two crabs. The low sides of the conformingly lobed box are plain and raised on four shaped supports. 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) wide

ProvenancePrivate collection, Massachusetts, 1980s.

NotesThe juxtaposition of the crab (xie) and lotus (he), represents the rebus hexie, which means harmony. The crab's hard shell is represented by the word jia, meaning armor, which is a homophone for 'first'. This refers to achieving first place in the civil service examinations.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 16 September 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

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