Chinese Black Lacquer Octagonal Box, Song/Yuan Dynasty

A Chinese black Tixi Guri lacquer octagonal box and cover…
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A Chinese black Tixi Guri lacquer octagonal box and cover Southern song /Yuan Dynasty carved black and red layers with tightly arranged ruyi-head motifs, losses, 28 cm wide. Notes: Refer to a comparable example sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 November 2013: a Tixi Guri lacquer octagonal box and cover, Southern song /Yuan Dynasty, Lot 338. Also refer to a black Tixi lacquer circular dish, Southern Song Dynasty exhibited by Littleton Hennessey Asian Art at the European fine Art Fair 12-21 March 2010, catalogue the Luxury of Chinese lacquer, Littleton Hennessy 2010, page 8, no 2.

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  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  

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