First half 19th century, lacquered and gilt wood, square form with inlaid esutcheon and hinged lid having gilt design of two figures within a garden, open interior labeled: "Yuneshing / Old China Street / Right Side / No. 5" (this location was a main trading street in Canton).

2 x 17 x 16 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some cracks to lid and underside; scattered lacquer peel and rubbing to gilt, some areas with associated touch up; base with 1/4 in. gap along front edge; surface scratches to underside.