Lot 11

CINNABAR LACQUER SQUARE-SECTION TRAY
19TH CENTURY

Auction: 17 May 2024 from 10:00 BST
£16,380
Description
十九世紀 剔紅松下賢士紋委角方盤
carved with figures underneath a large pine tree canopy engaging in scholarly activities, the centre with a plain cartouche, all enclosed by a border decorated with bats and scrolling tendrils
Dimensions
27cm square; 782g
Provenance
From the collection of Commander Malcolm Stuart Leslie Burnett (1904-1984), Aberdeen. Stationed in Asia circa 1920s-1940s when serving in the Royal Navy working for the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). Thence by direct descent.
