Period:Unknown Production date:17thC(late)-18thC
Materials:silver, soapstone,
Technique:engraved, pierced, carved,
Subjects:flower myth/legend
Dimensions:Height: 1.70 centimetres Length: 8.20 centimetres
Description:
Oval silver box with the top and sides of the lid overlaid with pierced silver foliate openwork and hatched leaves and with engraved flowers on the sides at regular intervals. The openwork layer is attached by four rivets at side. At the centre on the lid, within a corded border, is a soapstone carving of Shou Lao holding a peach. The base is engraved.
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![图片[1]-box BM-1978-1002.978-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/00813490_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-box BM-1978-1002.978-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_MCT11290033.jpg)
![图片[3]-box BM-1978-1002.978-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_MCT11290034.jpg)
Comments:Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no 411: For a similar technique of overlaying silver with pierced open-work, compare 407-10.Supplement to catalogue entry: There is a letter from Brand Inglis dated 11.10.1978, enclosing box, with reference to photos coming from Ares Rare (ie Mrs Halpin)of New York. No bill. (Charlotte Gere)
Materials:silver, soapstone,
Technique:engraved, pierced, carved,
Subjects:flower myth/legend
Dimensions:Height: 1.70 centimetres Length: 8.20 centimetres
Description:
Oval silver box with the top and sides of the lid overlaid with pierced silver foliate openwork and hatched leaves and with engraved flowers on the sides at regular intervals. The openwork layer is attached by four rivets at side. At the centre on the lid, within a corded border, is a soapstone carving of Shou Lao holding a peach. The base is engraved.
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Comments:Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no 411: For a similar technique of overlaying silver with pierced open-work, compare 407-10.Supplement to catalogue entry: There is a letter from Brand Inglis dated 11.10.1978, enclosing box, with reference to photos coming from Ares Rare (ie Mrs Halpin)of New York. No bill. (Charlotte Gere)
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