A finely carved cinnabar and black lacquer box and cover, decorated with an intricate design of intertwined floral and double gourd motifs. The box and cover are deeply carved with blooming flowers and leafy vines surrounding auspicious double gourds.
A carved cinnabar and black lacquer ‘double gourd’ box and cover (Yongzheng period, 1723-1735)
Description
Dimensions: 12.4cm diameter
Provenance:
A private English collection
Christie’s Paris, 12 July 2022, lot 697
A finely carved cinnabar and black lacquer box and cover, decorated with an intricate design of intertwined floral and double gourd motifs. The box and cover are deeply carved with blooming flowers and leafy vines surrounding auspicious double gourds, all set against a delicately textured geometric background in contrasting black lacquer, creating a striking three-dimensional effect.
The box is an exquisite example of 18th century lacquer artistry, embodying both auspicious symbolism and exceptional workmanship.
