A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER GAMES BOX, CIRCA 1740
A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER GAMES BOX
CIRCA 1740
Of rectangular form, the top decorated with a cartouche centred by the royal arms of France, the sides with flower sprays, and opening to reveal four conformingly decorated small boxes
1 ½ in. (4 cm.) high; 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Probably commissioned for Louis XV circa 1737.
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A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER GAMES BOX
CIRCA 1740
Of rectangular form, the top decorated with a cartouche centred by the royal arms of France, the sides with flower sprays, and opening to reveal four conformingly decorated small boxes
1 ½ in. (4 cm.) high; 7 ½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Probably commissioned for Louis XV circa 1737.