A Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilded Traveling Shrine Cabinet

Late 19th century, featuring hand-painted gilt decoration of bats within a cartouche of ruyi clouds, cylindrical form opening to reveal a compartmented interior with shelving, and interior double cabinet doors, brass hardware.

15 1/4 x 12 in. dia.

From the Estate of the late Mr. John L. Stone and Mrs. Josephine T. Stone, Middlesex, North Carolina

Age cracking to the lacquer, some dings to the base, front enclosure missing a pin.