CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
Chinese Imari lidded box
Description
This very unusual Chinese Imari lidded box is fully decorated in the Japanese manner
with overlapping panels with various motifs. It represents one of the earliest successful
attempts of the Chinese porcelain makers to emulate Japanese Imari objects. The decoration
is of exceptional quality and beauty. Not only the decoration is exceptional, but
also the shape is rarely found and possibly inspired by European examples. This
box dates from the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi (1662-1722), around 1720.
The height of this box including the lid is almost 5.5 inches (about 13.5 cm) and
the diameter is about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).
Condition
Good, with some chipping to the rim. From one of the chips a 3.25 inch (about
8 cm) hairline extends into the base. In addition, there is some minor rubbing to
the highlights.
Age
Kangxi, circa 1720.
Price $295
Please refer to item no. 1KC008 when making inquiries.
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