PROVENANCE: Private Canadian collection This lot is of rectangular form, comprising a cover and trays, the exterior with later-added mother-of-pearl, hardstone and enamel inlay, embellished with soapstone, ivory, zitan, jichimu, jade, porcelain and mother of pearl with precious objects on fitted stands, the cover depicting scholars, women and children walking among a natural scene, representing the spirit of the aristocracy from that age.
This lot is of rectangular form, comprising a cover and trays, the exterior with later-added mother-of-pearl, hardstone and enamel inlay, embellished with soapstone, ivory, zitan, jichimu, jade, porcelain and mother of pearl with precious objects on fitted stands, the cover depicting scholars, women and children walking among a natural scene, representing the spirit of the aristocracy from that age.
PROVENANCE: Private Canadian collection