BAMBOO PARFUMIER FIVE DRAGONS 五龍

A SUPERB 5 DRAGONS 五龍 BAMBOO PARFUMIER
QING PERIOD 1644 to 1911
Note: The colour of this parfumier is dark tan with varying shades, the colour appears lighter in the images
An outstanding reticulated parfumier, a continuous portrayal of 5 curling sinuous dragons carved in high and low relief set against a backdrop of stylised clouds.
The upper and lower borders with a stylised keylock design.
Hardwood cap and foot, a bamboo finial.
The superb reticulated carving adding another dimension.
Calligraphy under the hardwood foot.

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Formerly the property of a Japanese collector - acquired over 40 years ago

Refer the large images for details & condition.
NOTE: Parfumier such as this have also been used as Cricket containers.
Condition: Excellent for age, fine hairlines.
Height about : 23.5 cm
Diameter about: 4.6cm
Weight: 121 grams

A$415