PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE BOX AND COVER

QIANLONG 1736-95

The cover carved with a panel containing a flute tied with a brocade sash, surrounded by five flying bats, all reserved on tempestuous waves, enclosed by a key fret border, the lobed sides of the box and cover decorated with geometric designs, the interior and base lacquered in black, 15.5cm. (2)

Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.