A rare 18th century Chinese Qianlong period cinnabar lacquer peach form covered box, top of the cover finely carved in high relief with a pair of overlapping peaches decorated with intricate floral diaper and hanging on leafy branches, the side carved with lotus buds and floral scrolls, interior lacquered black.

REFERENCE : The present box has a good weight to it, characteristic of good quality 18th century lacquer ware. Compare another Chinese 18th century cinnabar lacquer peach form box, of similar size and style, previously sold by us on Trocadero (see last image).

DATE : Chinese, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795).

MARK : no base mark or signature.

SIZE : approximately 2 1/8" (5.5 cm) high, 5 7/8" (15 cm) maximum width.

CONDITION : in very good condition but most part of the box have been re-lacquered / repainted, including interior, base, sides and possibly the leaves. The cover is not a tight fit. No chips, no cracks, and no repairs.

SHIPPING : Inclusive.