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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER BOX
Early 19th Century
Of canted rectangular form decorated overall with cartouche-shaped reserves of courtly figures set in a field of dense foliate decoration, including peonies, lotus flowers, butterflies and insects, the body similarly decorated and with carrying-handles to each end, on gilt paw feet, the interior originally with removable trays
8½in. (21.5cm.) high; 15in. (38cm.) wide
Early 19th Century
Of canted rectangular form decorated overall with cartouche-shaped reserves of courtly figures set in a field of dense foliate decoration, including peonies, lotus flowers, butterflies and insects, the body similarly decorated and with carrying-handles to each end, on gilt paw feet, the interior originally with removable trays
8½in. (21.5cm.) high; 15in. (38cm.) wide
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