Qing Hetian jade quail incense box
Qing Hetian jade quail incense box
Catalog Number: 350
Height 7.5cm, Length 8cm, Width 4.5cm
Starting Price: RMB 6,000
Reference Price: RMB 30,000~40,000
The homophone of quail (鵪鶉) is "An Ju" (安居), which implies a peaceful and prosperous life. The quail-shaped lidded box is a classic object in the Qing Palace, and it was deeply loved by the royal family due to its ingenious design. During the Song Dynasty, due to repeated invasions by foreign tribes, the Southern Song Dynasty was confined to a small area, and the people longed for a stable life. As a result, the quail ascended to the art hall. Li Anzhong, a famous court painter of the two Song Dynasties, is a representative figure of this subject matter.