清十九世紀 銅胎畫廣東琺瑯纏枝花卉紋改盒鑲玉牌

of shaped rectangular form, the sides painted with composite floral scrolls on a white ground, the hinged cover mounted with a hollowed white jade plaque carved in low relief with a basket of Buddha-hand citron and secured in a gilt mount frame cast with flowers

The jade plaque, hollowed out and most likely formerly part of a ruyi scepter, is in overall good condition. The enameled box and cover has areas of chipping and loss along the rims and around the back hinges. The surface with some scratches and wear.
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