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Coral gold-bodied box in the shape of a peach carved with design of clouds, dragon, bats and character "Shou" (longevity)

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Qin Half Liang

Qin Half Liang

Qin of the Warring States Period

Exterior Diameter: 4cm

A Large Cloisonne Enamel Faceted Hu-Form Vase

A Large Cloisonne Enamel Faceted Hu-Form Vase

Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty

Height: 41cm

Xuande Burners

Xuande Burners
Burners made during the Xuande period (1426-1435), are a great achievement in the Ming Dynasty.

Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Height: 19cm
Length: 24.5cm
Width: 20.5cm

The peach-shaped box is made of gold inside and covered with red coral. The cover with a gold edge is completely engraved with cloud and dragon patterns in relief and bats and shou (longevity) characters in the middle. The body of the box is engraved with cloud and water patterns all over. It fits well with the cover. 

The surface of the box is covered with top-quality coral that is pieced together with multiple coral bits. The box is elaborately engraved and well polished, reflecting high-level skills.

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