Lot
365
Lot 365
AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW SILK SEAL BOX TONGZHI PERI...
Hammer
£400
AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW SILK SEAL BOX
TONGZHI PERIOD (1862-1874)
'挂印封侯’印套一件 清 同治
the square form box covered in yellow satin silk with applied embroidered brocade edging and centred by a red silk bands inscribed 'Gua Yin Feng Hou' (First rank official in the Qing Dynasty) & 'Dang Chao Yi Pin' (The Emperor bestowed titles on his Ministers)
28cm long (including cord and tassel), box, 5cm high
PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Prof. Elisa Provini-Walker, acquired from Linda Wrigglesworth Ltd.
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Good overall appearance with noticeable rubbing, dirt and wear commensurate with age and use.
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