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 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 180
A CHINESE IRON RED PASTE BOX     清 "大清嘉慶"款 珊瑚花蝶印盒


  • Dimension: L: 4 1/2 in (11.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $8000

This paste box is well executed in iron red of flowers and butterfly patterns for the cover, and the base box is bordered with a ring of "LEI WEN" pattern on the exterior, while the interior was executed in turquoise colored glaze. The bottom is also turquoise glazed with a six character "JIAQING" mark. Qing Dynasty period.