Collection of a Sussex Gentleman - Asian Art
By Ma San Auction
Oct 4, 2024
2 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2ED
377 Lots total, to include 287 lots from a private owner amassed over the last 20 years, comprising mainly late Ming and 18th century export porcelain. Plus more! 
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LOT 338:

A RARE LARGE CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED BOX, POSSIBLY A GUZHENG CASE, LATE QING / REPUBLIC PERIOD. Of long rectangular ...

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£ 500
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Auction took place on Oct 4, 2024 at Ma San Auction
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A RARE LARGE CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED BOX, POSSIBLY A GUZHENG CASE, LATE QING / REPUBLIC PERIOD. Of long rectangular form with black lacquered exterior, bronze hinges and mounts featuring a quartre lobed metal plate with a ruyi shaped clasp. 158.5cm length x 32cm deep x 20cm height.
Provenance: From a local private collection, purchased circa 1994 in London.
Nicholas Grindley, London label to base. With old Christie's sale label, from unknown sale.
Condition: Some surface cracking to lacquer in places. The box and hinges in good order, mainly surface wear to note.