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A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.

A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 SEK
225 - 270 EUR
235 - 282 USD
Hammer price
2 200 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A Hongmu chest with brass mounts, late Qing dynasty.

The interior with a tray with three compartments, brass mounts in the shape of bats and shou characters. Measure 22.5x10.5x11 cm.

One hinge missing.

Provenance

From the Collection of Klas E Böök (1909-1980), thence by descent. A Swedish diplomat and civil servant. Mr Böök first had a career within banking, that led up to the position of Governor of the Swedish National Bank from 1948 to 1951. His diplomatic career began when he was appointed head of the Commercial Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and envoy from 1947 to 1948. He was minister in Ottawa from 1951 to 1956, ambassador in Beijing from 1956 to 1961, also accredited as envoy to Bangkok from 1956 to 1959. Böök was ambassador in New Delhi, also accredited to Colombo and Kathmandu from 1961 to 1965 and in Bern from 1965 to 1972. He had special assignments for the Foreign Ministry from 1972 to 1975.

Exhibitions

To see other lots sold from the Collection of Klas E. Böök, see a Zitan Altartable with cloisonne placques, Bukowskis, Sale 649, lot no 981.

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