GOLD-LACQUERED COVERED CHEST 18th/19th century A... Lot 40

GOLD-LACQUERED COVERED CHEST 18th/19th century A GILT-LACQUER SEAL CHEST 18th/19th century Of square shape, the cover decorated in thread relief with vaporous clouds, each side decorated with a confronted pair of sinuous dragons, the sides of the base pierced for the insertion of silk cords, all richly gilt and fitted with gilt-metal clasps, handles, and hinges, the interior lined in yellow silk. 30.5cm (12in) wide x 30.5cm (12in) deep x 26.5cm (10 3/8in) high. Footnotes: THE PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED EUROPEAN FAMILY 歐洲顯赫家族藏品 十八/十九世紀 漆鎏金龍鳳雲紋印匣 Provenance: Acquired by the parents of the present owners, and thence by descent 來源: 現任藏家父母獲得，並由後人保存迄今 Gilt-lacquered chests decorated in gesso with pairs of confronted dragons and/or phoenix, appear to have been part of a group of imperial furnishings and accoutrements which were used to hold both seals and jade tablets. Compare the silver-mounted gilt-lacquer chest with similar dragon and phoenix decoration, sold Christie's New York, 22 March 2012, lot 1758. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com