A Finely Cast Bronze Footed Square Box
late 17th century
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The lid centering a circular boss with pseudo-armorial plaque surrounded by scrolls, each projecting corner with a hemispherical boss, above a conformingly shaped box with outset corners, the sides with calligraphic lettering, all on turned feet.
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Greenish patina in recesses, minor wear and burnishing to touchpoints.
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Shandong China, part of the Xi Yong family collection (1955).
Lot 43
A Finely Cast Bronze Footed Square Box