A Canton enamel hinged box and cover

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A Canton enamel hinged box and cover
shaped as a butterfly with outstretched wings, the sides decorated in coloured enamels with coiled guei dragons and further butterflies in flight amongst entwined flowers and leaves -- 7in. (17.8cm.) wide, 20th Century, (some wear).
See Illustration.

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