California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Jan. 24, 2015  Jan. 24, 2015

 Lot # 3992 
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE'DRAGONS' CANDY COVERED BOX    清'雙龍戲珠'粉彩文房四寶盒


  • Dimension: D: 7 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $150
  • Estimate To: $200

This covered box depicts two dragons chasing after a sacred pearl amidst of floating clouds. A similar pair of dragons is also depicted on the outside wall of the base. The interior was divided into five separated compartments, each decorated with a famille rose flower branch. The base bears a mark of four Chinese characters. Qing Dynasty period.