Chinese Export Black Lacquer Pope Joan Gaming Tray
19th century, circular partitioned tray rotating on base, decorated with gilt painted floral sprays, playing cards and inscribed "Matrimony", "Game", and "Intrigue" to border, 3-1/2 x 11 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Condition Report: wear and loss to gilt painted decoration, glued crack to tray, lacking two partitions, chips and cracks to base, label to underside of central lid
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19th century, circular partitioned tray rotating on base, decorated with gilt painted floral sprays, playing cards and inscribed "Matrimony", "Game", and "Intrigue" to border, 3-1/2 x 11 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Condition Report: wear and loss to gilt painted decoration, glued crack to tray, lacking two partitions, chips and cracks to base, label to underside of central lid