Description: Canton enamel. China, Qing dynasty
An attractive canton enamel box and cover of circular shape depicting court ladies on top of the lid. Around the box, in reserves of alternating attractive yellow and plain color, there are various depictions of flowers and scrolling foliate vines.
Dimensions: DIAMETER 16 CM
Condition: One of the reserves with losses, some cracks and scratches
Provenance: From an old Austrian private collection acquired before 1930 – old collection number ‘MR.’ on the bottom