California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 January 09, 2016  January 09, 2016

 Lot # 8072 
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE 'DRAGONS' CANDY COVERED BOX    清 '雙龍戲珠'粉彩糖盒


  • Dimension: Diameter: 7 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $100
  • 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 separate compartments, each decorated with a famille rose flower branch. The base bears a mark of four Chinese characters. Qing Dynasty period.