Arts

Appreciation of Qing Lacquerwork(3)

An unusual carved black and red lacquer circular box and cover

A Carved...

Kang cupboard lacquered in black on inside and backside, outer walls and door...
Red Lacquer...

By the depth of the incisions, this opulently carved lacquer box must have...
Appreciation of...

Middle Qing dynasty
Diameter: 7cm
An Incised Red...

The square top is fluently incised with four lotus flowers emerging from a...

A Celadon Jade Ink Palette

Of flattened gourd form, well carved in high relief on the inturned rim of the palette with a dragon emerging from billowing clouds in pursuit of "flaming pearl" positioned above a small...
A White Jade Figure Plaque

Sleek white jade, square and thick form, undulating circular lip along edge, capped with double kui dragons and pierced for hanging, faced with a classic figural scene in simple...
Jadeite sachet carved with auspicious patterns in openwork

The fan-shaped sachet is hollow inside and can be opened and closed. The front and back of the sachet are open-carved with chime stones and double fishes respectively.
The Monk's Cap Ewer

This ware was covered with sweet white glaze, which was created by the Jingdezhen Kiln and used to produce white porcelain. Its shape resembles a monk's headgear...