Description A CHINESE BEIJING ENAMEL SHELL-FORM SNUFF BOX QIANLONG PERIOD (1735-1796)
The exterior naturalistically painted as a scallop shell, the bottom and the bottom half of the interior further decorated with flowers and scrolling vines. With contemporary European gilt metal mounts and hinge. The interior bearing a label for E&J Frankel Collection, no. 164.
3cm high, 7.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Bearing a label for E&J Frankel Collection, New York
Condition Report Condition:
Light wear to the enamels, and to the gilt metal mounts. Enamel cracks and evidence of restoration to the interior of the lid (possibly to conceal cracks which occured during the enamelling process. Leonard Joel Delivery size: Small The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.