Lot 374 - A rare and unusual Rose Mandarin box and cover finely painted with a garden terrace scene of Mandarin figures enjoying leisurely pursuits, the gilded key fret border with bats painted in iron-red framing each corner. The box decorated with butterflies, fruits, and flowers.
[#dimensions]| Dimensions | 7.5"L x 3.75"W x 2.5"H |
| Weight | 1 lb. 15.4 oz. |
| Carton Dimensions | 12"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Carton Weight | ~4 lbs. |
| Product Type | Box and Cover |
| Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
| Category | China Trade |
| Sub-Category | Chinese Export |
| Export Market | Europe |
| Region of Origin | China |
| Dynastic Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Reign Period | Daoguang (1821-1850) |
| Primary Material | Porcelain & Pottery |
| Color Palette | Famille Rose |
| Decoration/Design Pattern | Rose Mandarin |
| Shape/Form | Rectangular Box |
| Marks | Unmarked |
| Provenance | Property of the Mike Bowen Collection in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
| Condition Report | Good condition overall with no hairlines or repairs. There are some small chips to the edge of the interior divider and there is minor gilding wear consistent with age and use. |
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