Caption

Box with lid;, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, late 19th century. The lid is inlaid with a jadeite plaque with a bas-relief image of a fo lion playing with a ball. The outer wall features motifs of butterflies, bats, and the shou symbol of longevity made of semi-precious stones set in settings. Background: plant twig with filigree. Vessel/container. Height 5.0 cm; width 6.6 cm; depth 8.2 cm; weight 0.17 kg., A small round decorative box sits centered on a smooth gradient background, with a pale green carved lid resting on an ornate golden body; the gold surface is decorated with a pattern of swirls and set with several small round stones in shades of green and pink and a few larger rounded cabochons in red and coral tones, along with green leaf-shaped inlays and pale cream circular side accents.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A27_228

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (643.9Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Box lid Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 late 19th century inlaid jadeite plaque bas-relief image fo lion playing ball outer wall features motifs butterflies bats shou symbol longevity semi-precious stones set settings Background plant twig filigree Vessel container Height 5.0 cm width 6.6 cm depth 8.2 cm weight 0.17 kg small round decorative box sits centered smooth gradient background pale green carved resting ornate golden body gold surface decorated pattern swirls set several small stones shades green pink larger rounded cabochons red coral tones green leaf-shaped inlays pale cream circular side accents.