Painted Lacquer Necklace Box, China, ring-shaped, covered with golden brown lacquer, the top and sides incised and painted with three dragons chasing pearls surrounded by bats and clouds, a stylized scrolling lotus motif at the sides, incised six-character Qianlong mark on base, dia. 10 in.
Estimate $600-800

heavy craquelure, minor losses to lacquer.


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