A cinnabar lacquer lobed box and cover Qing dynasty, 18th century | 清十八世紀 剔彩梅花清供圖梅式蓋盒

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A cinnabar lacquer lobed box and cover

Qing dynasty, 18th century

蟹仙洞博物館藏品

清十八世紀 剔彩梅花清供圖梅式蓋盒

of lobed form, the flat top of the cover intricately carved a shou (longevity) medallion at the centre encircled by five bats and various flower blossoms against a diaper ground, all within a lappet border, the sides of the box and cover surrounded by six cartouches enclosing precious objects, the interior and base lacquered black

18.4 cm