A Chinese export lacquer octagonal games box and cover

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A Chinese export lacquer octagonal games box and cover
on four paw feet, painted and heavily gilt with a central panel of figures in gardens before buildings within coiled dragon borders, the interior fitted with seven boxes and covers similarly decorated and twelve card trays, containing a small quantity of mother-of-pearl gaming counters -- 14¾.in (37.5cm) wide.

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