A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century | 清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒

A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover

Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century

清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒

of elongated quatre-foil shape, the cover painted with three oval panels painted with a flower spray and two flower baskets, all on a diaper pattern ground continuing to the sides, opening to reveal a set of three pairs of shaped smaller boxes and covers arranged around a central oval box and cover, two painted with baskets of flowers, and four painted imitating a gold fan decorated with sprays of lotus, prunus, cherry and peony flowers, all arranged around a central oval-shaped box and cover decorated with a diaper pattern framed by a green leaf border, the inside of both box and cover painted black

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Length 35 cm ; 13 3/4 in.