A rare 'topographical' black and gold lacquer box

19TH CENTURY

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A rare 'topographical' black and gold lacquer box
19th Century
Of rectangular shape with rounded corners, the hinged cover depicting probably a French town behind a multi-arched bridge, the cathederal and a high tower above the houses and a paddle steamer and square-rigged tall ship among others in the foreground, the sides with flower sprays
14 cm long

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