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12 novembre 2018

A 'Qingbai' hexagonally lobed cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279)

A 'Qingbai' hexagonally lobed cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Lot 238.  A 'Qingbai' hexagonally lobed cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279); 9.5 cm, 3 3/4  in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. © Sotheby's.

the lobed straight sides of the box rising from an angled flat base to a rim with inner flange, the interior moulded with three small 'lotus' bowls divided by curling lotus stems, the slightly domed straight-sided lobed cover finely decorated in reverse with a leafy floral spray against a dot ground, the base with inscription

Sotheby's. St George Street Sale: Asian Art, London, 09 Nov 2018.

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