清十八 / 十九世紀初 銅胎掐絲琺瑯嵌玉雜寶紋蓋盒

the box and cover of rectangular form, decorated to the sides with the 'Pagoda' and 'Wheel' emblems supported on lotus blossoms borne on leafy foliate stems issuing furled leaves and attendant lotus heads, all between scrolling clouds and crashing waves, the top similarly decorated with a keyfret border, inlaid to the center with an oval pale celadon jade plaque carved in deep relief with the 'Wheel', 'Conch', 'Parasol', and 'Victory Banner' emblems, the interior enameled dark green, the base decorated with ruyi heads against a turquoise ground (2)

In general good condition. There are some shallow flakes to the enamels, and some wear to the surface and gilding. The jade plaque with a minute chip to one of the flames around the 'Wheel'. Some minor nicks to the extremities, as can be expected. The stone with some veining and inclusions. The actual color of the stone is slightly more celadon compared to the catalogue illustration.
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