Two Gilt Decorated Black Lacquer Covered Boxes
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
清 黑漆描金文箱兩件
the first of rectangular form, raised above an ornate gilt and red-lacquered reticulated base, with curving feet anchored on the backs of recumbent beasts, the black ground sides painted in variegated gold tones at the front to show immortals gathering in beneath pines, the reserve with a vast landscape of craggy peaks. The second with a hinging lock-form metal mounted cover, painted in polychrome with figural scenes.
Height of tallest 9 3/4 x width 15 7/8 in., 24.8 x 40.2 cm.
