The box and cover densely and intricately carved with finger citrons emerging from leafy branches, surrounded by blooming prunus flowers and buds.
A cinnabar lacquer ‘finger citron’ box and cover (Qianlong period, 1735-1796)
Description
Dimensions: 9.5cm diameter
Provenance:
Valérie Levesque, Paris
The box and cover densely and intricately carved with finger citrons emerging from leafy branches, surrounded by blooming prunus flowers and buds. The interior is lacquered in black, while the unusually recessed base is finished in a rich red lacquer.
