Cloisonne Box with Jade Insert

Description:

Cloisonne Box with Jade Insert, China, 20th century, the exterior of the cover depicting lions and balls on a scrolling cloud ground, the jadeite finial with a dragon carved in high relief with a lappet border, the bottom of the box depicting scrolling balls with ribbons on a cloud ground, the interior of the cover and the bottom of the box depicting the "Eight Buddhist Treasures" and lotus on a ground of scrolling tendrils, dia. 9 in.
Estimate $500-700

finial on the cover missing.


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