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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

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

Lot # 136
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE "DRAGONS" CANDY COVERED BOX     清 "雙龍戲珠"粉彩糖盒


  • Dimension: D: 7 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $800

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.