24th May, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
390A
Bronze mounted wooden box
Chinese
decorated with various flowers and foliage, with turtle locking mechanism, 16cm long x 12cm deep x 8cm high, together with another wooden box, profusely carved to all sides and inner lid with scaled dragons, various flowers, foliage and shields, 33cm long x 19.5cm deep x 10.5cm high (2)
Bronze mounted wooden box
Chinese
decorated with various flowers and foliage, with turtle locking mechanism, 16cm long x 12cm deep x 8cm high, together with another wooden box, profusely carved to all sides and inner lid with scaled dragons, various flowers, foliage and shields, 33cm long x 19.5cm deep x 10.5cm high (2)
Generally in good condition consistent with age and use. With cracks. Some rusting.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 24th May, 2023
