A Large Chinese Red Lacquer Blossom Shaped Box with Inlay

Late 19th century, a plum blossom form box with red lacquer ground finely decorated in gilt with geometric diaper patterns, the cover centered by five applied Buddhist foo lions encircling a ribboned ball at center, the sides decorated with phoenixes and stylized shou (longevity) characters within shaped reserves, interior and underside are black lacquer, unmarked. 6 x 15 x 15 in. Some small chips to box perimeter edges; a few small chips to figural relief mounts; areas of rubbing and scratches.

Estimate:£56.69

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