Description
China, Qing period Rare polylobed gold box, with filigree decoration and embellished with natural pearls, rubies, sapphires, kingfisher feathers and coral, the lid decorated with wufu (five bats) around the shou character, on a background of geometric motifs, foliage and foliage scrolls. Incised Qianlong mark on the base, possibly later. Gold titled 22 to 24 K Dim. 5.7 x 10.9 x 8.6 cm Weight 388.2 g Provence : Sale Christie's - Paris - June 12, 2012
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China, Qing period Rare polylobed gold box, with filigree decoration and embellished with natural pearls, rubies, sapphires, kingfisher feathers and coral, the lid decorated with wufu (five bats) around the shou character, on a background of geometric motifs, foliage and foliage scrolls. Incised Qianlong mark on the base, possibly later. Gold titled 22 to 24 K Dim. 5.7 x 10.9 x 8.6 cm Weight 388.2 g Provence : Sale Christie's - Paris - June 12, 2012
