§AN EMBELLISHED ZITAN 'TAOTIE MASK’ CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century The sides of the cover with adorned with confronted phoenix as well as hearts and plum flowers, the side of the box adorned with taotie mask, the footrim of the box adorned with scrolls, the phoenix, the grecques and the scrolls inlaid in silver wires, the taotie masks and flowers set with mother of pearl, shell or coloured stones. H: 3,8 cm – D: 7,2 cm Gross weight: 93 grams Note: Compare with a related piece at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2019/09/11, lot 830, sold for USD100.000 incl. BP. §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest. 带装饰的紫檀“饕餮面具”带盖圆形盒 中国，清代，18世纪 [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE