AN UNUSUAL AND LARGE 'NINE PEACHES' CLOISONNE BOX

AN UNUSUAL AND LARGE 'NINE PEACHES' CLOISONNE BOX
China, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1930). Very fine and outsized lidded box in the shape of a peach. Enameled at the exterior with colorful bats and blossoming peach branches bearing succulent peach fruits. Golden wire geometric designs. Inside decorated with colorful bats amongst clouds on a glaucous blue sky.

Condition: Very good condition with expected wear, few tiny chips to the surface.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.

Weight: 2.050 g
Dimensions: 23 cm x 22 cm x 19.5 cm