Buncheong Ceramic Wall Panel by Yoon Ja Eui. Artist signed wood box is included. 10.5 x 10.5 inches, 27 x 27 cm.

Buncheong Ceramic Wall Panel by Yoon Ja Eui. Artist signed wood box is included. 10.5 x 10.5 inches, 27 x 27 cm.

Description:

An old stone box was beautifully carved on the cover with a five-clawed swirling Dragon and with cloud pattern at the basin.
By a well rendered craftsmanship, the covered box was in a magnificent mood by its astonishing image.
Kept in perfect condition and darken patina, there’re only minor defects found at the whiskeys and at one of the corners of the cover.

Date: Qing Dynasty(18th/19th Century),

Dimensions: 9.2cm x 9cm x 8.5cm.

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