A gourd cricket box with an incised five-clawed dragon

拍品描述

Period Qing Dynasty, 18/19th century Description The smooth gourd with a finely incised pattern of a long dragon amongst clouds, chasing a flaming pearl. The base and cover of a green stained bone with the lid showing a pierced prunus design. Dimensions H 16.5 cm, D 6.3 cm Condition Report Only very minor wear, most noticeably to the green stained bone parts. Some further remains of glue as part of manufacturing to the green stained bone parts. No damages to and no restoration.

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