λ A CHINESE GILT-METAL AND KINGFISHER FEATHER-INLAID PERFUME BOX
λ A CHINESE GILT-METAL AND KINGFISHER FEATHER-INLAID PERFUME BOX
QING DYNASTY
The box, 6.5cm.
From a private collection, London.
The rectangular box decorated with filigree work, the hinged lid and the base decorated with lotus sprays and butterflies, the sides with floral designs, attached to a coral coloured bead, and a suspended sphere with tassels.