Qianlong period, molded basketweave pattern, peacock and turkey amongst flowers, birds to interior cover, 1-3/4 x 2-7/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Note: Two similar examples sold at Christie's, London, An Iberian Private Collection Part II..., December 9, 2011, lot 456 for GBP 3,000, see: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5520748 and lot 458 sold for GBP 1,187, see: https://www.christies.com/lot/a-chinese-famille-rose-gilt-metal-mounted-snuff-box-5520750/?intObjectID=5520750&lid=1
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The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia
overall good condition, discolored spot to cover, fleabites to edges, a few firing cracks to interior
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