Lot Essay
A very similar pair was sold in these Rooms, 30 and 31 March 1983, lot 699.
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FIRST QUARTER OF 18TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF RARE CHINESE IMARI STEMMED SPICE BOXES AND COVERS
FIRST QUARTER OF 18TH CENTURY
Each of elongated quatrefoil form, standing on a bulbous quatrefoil stem above a flaring foot, the boxes with straight sides and flat covers opening to reveal two compartments with quatrefoil apertures, decorated overall with chrysanthemum and peony borne on leafy stems
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) wide (2)
FIRST QUARTER OF 18TH CENTURY
Each of elongated quatrefoil form, standing on a bulbous quatrefoil stem above a flaring foot, the boxes with straight sides and flat covers opening to reveal two compartments with quatrefoil apertures, decorated overall with chrysanthemum and peony borne on leafy stems
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) wide (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.