Canton 19th century
rare decoration on the lid of a pair of peacocks perched on rocks surrounded by flowers, shrubs and insects
on the body of the box 9 roosters (imperial number, associated with longevity and success) evolving in a decoration of rocks and flowers
very likely commissioned work decoration of great quality and unusual by its subject
complete with its three elements in good condition slight wear of the gilding on the edge and small lacks of enamel a chip on the back of the openwork part
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