Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

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Lot 181: Chinese Inlaid Porcelain Box with Polychrome Erotic Decoration

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £35

A Chinese export-style rectangular lidded box featuring polychrome decorated porcelain panels set within an ornate metal frame. The exterior lid is decorated with a narrative scene depicting figures in traditional attire within a garden setting, while the side panels feature stylized floral patterns. The box is constructed with decorative butterfly-shaped corner mounts and a hinged metal latch. The interior is lined with ceramic featuring pronounced crazing and underglaze blue pictorial scenes depicting erotic subjects.