Antique 19th c. Chinese celadon porcelain box with divided interior for the desk to hold pens, brushes, ink, etc. Decorated with a hunter or warrior holding his spear, rockwork, clouds, flowers and grasses and a butterfly on each side - all in white relief. The eyes of the hunter and butterflies picked out in black. Measures 7 5/8" x 3 7/8" x 2 5/8" deep. Good condition.
ITEM ID
RL-0001745
TYPE
Porcelain
ITEM TYPE
Antique
AGE
19th Century
PURPOSE
Boxes
ORIGIN
China • Chinese
Antique 19th century Chinese Celadon Porcelain Writing Box with Characters and Butterflies
$2,200
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