18th centuryThe vertical rounded rectangular body and oval section with a roiro ground inlaid in silver-rimmed cloisonné enamel and with inlaid silver studs with panels of simulated European coats of arms, one with capital letters XQTZ over a small panel containing the initials BL, the other with a similar design with the letters DJA over V, within elaborate borders of scrolling formalised flowers, the integral cord runners terminating at the top with a gilt-metal mouth, the stopper and interior of black lacquer; unsigned. 9.5cm (3?in) high.