Page 83 - March 17 2017 Chinese Art NYC, Christies

1061
A LARGE AND UNUSUAL BASSE-TAILLE PAINTED ENAMEL
OCTAGONAL SWEETMEAT BOX AND COVER

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The cover is decorated in green and aubergine enamels on a bright blue
ground, with a central medallion of gilded peony blossom and leafy branches
encircled by a rope border, surrounded by four cartouches containing pairs of
confronted gilt dragons and a faming pearl amidst cloud scrolls, alternating
with leafy branches of pomegranate and fnger citron, all within decorative
borders including a continuous vine with squirrels. The sides of the box and
cover are decorated en suite with continuous bands of foral branches above
the eight stepped feet. The box contains a similarly decorated central, circular
footed tray, surrounded by eight footed trays decorated with peony sprays. The
interior of the cover and the undersides are enameled white.
13¡ in. (34 cm.) diam.
$5,000-7,000
清乾隆 銅胎浮雕琺瑯八方蓋盒

81