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QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A LARGE AND UNUSUAL BASSE-TAILLE PAINTED ENAMEL OCTAGONAL SWEETMEAT BOX AND COVER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The cover is decorated in green and aubergine enamels on a bright blue ground, with a central medallion of gilded peony blossom and leafy branches encircled by a rope border, surrounded by four cartouches containing pairs of confronted gilt dragons and a flaming pearl amidst cloud scrolls, alternating with leafy branches of pomegranate and finger citron, all within decorative borders including a continuous vine with squirrels. The sides of the box and cover are decorated en suite with continuous bands of floral branches above the eight stepped feet. The box contains a similarly decorated central, circular footed tray, surrounded by eight footed trays decorated with peony sprays. The interior of the cover and the undersides are enameled white.
13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) diam.
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The cover is decorated in green and aubergine enamels on a bright blue ground, with a central medallion of gilded peony blossom and leafy branches encircled by a rope border, surrounded by four cartouches containing pairs of confronted gilt dragons and a flaming pearl amidst cloud scrolls, alternating with leafy branches of pomegranate and finger citron, all within decorative borders including a continuous vine with squirrels. The sides of the box and cover are decorated en suite with continuous bands of floral branches above the eight stepped feet. The box contains a similarly decorated central, circular footed tray, surrounded by eight footed trays decorated with peony sprays. The interior of the cover and the undersides are enameled white.
13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) diam.