A Chinese Export Gilt Lacquer Painted Box

Mid to late 19th century, a black lacquer box hand painted in gilt with elegant Chinese figures framed with flora and fauna borders, has a hinged lid, the interior of the cover is decorated with arched golden branches.

4 x 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.

From a Prominent Collector, Aiken, South Carolina

Some cracking to lacquer with losses at edges; scratching with loss and some discoloration to cover center and upper left; missing key.