Lucky lacquer at Surrey sale

The November 11 Islamic & Oriental sale at John Nicholson’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Fernhurst was topped at £6200 (estimate £400-600) by this 19th century cinnabar lacquer table mirror.

Measuring 23in high x 22in wide (58 x 55cm), it is finely carved with symbols of shou, borders of Gr…

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