A Chinese square gilt bronze ink box and cover (印泥盒), Xuande mark and possibly of the period

Dim.: 7,5 x 7,5 x 5,5 cm (incl. cover)

Weight: 734 grams

Provenance: An important Belgian private collection.

Ref.:
- Maria Kiang Chinese Arts, for an imperial gilt bronze inkstone with a similar cloud relief design. (link)
- Christie's, London, April 03, 2003, lot 206, for a similar guri-lacquer example. (link)

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