A mother-of-pearl and cloisonné-enamel inlaid hongmu 'sanduo' hinged box and cover
Late Qing DynastyWith brass hinges and mounts, the rectangular box decorated to the cover with inset cloisonné-enamel peaches, finger citrons, pomegranates and other fruits, surrounded by mother-of-pearl-inlaid scrolls of blossoming ad flowering pomegranate, peaches and finger citrons, the front similarly decorated, the sides and back left plain. 52.5cm (20 5/8in) wide x 28.5cm (11 1/4in) deep x 24cm (9 1/2in) high.