possibly late Qing dynasty, decorated with gilt painted peacocks and other birds in a flowering and leafy garden, opening to a black lacquer interior, fitted with a pewter box, engraved with figures, ivory pull, 4 x 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 in.

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Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

tearing at some corners and throughout box, lacking key, some discoloration to pewter box interior and exterior, and lid slightly warped, wear to base, scratching