Lot Essay
The 'five poisons' are mythical references to warding off evil spirits from the Five Directions.
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AN UNUSUAL CANTON ENAMEL OCTAGONAL MEDICINE BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Finely enamelled on the cover with 'the five poisons', the snake, centipede, toad, scorpion and beetle amid berries, fruit sprays and herbs, all reserved on a yellow-ground, the copper box fitted with an inner gilt bronze tray and cover
2 1/2 in. (6.3cm.) wide, box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Finely enamelled on the cover with 'the five poisons', the snake, centipede, toad, scorpion and beetle amid berries, fruit sprays and herbs, all reserved on a yellow-ground, the copper box fitted with an inner gilt bronze tray and cover
2 1/2 in. (6.3cm.) wide, box