A Chinese rectangular wooden cosmetics box and hinged cover 18th/19th century with inset hinged mirror to the interior and long sliding drawer, the wood carved with writhing dragons amongst clouds, inset marble panel to the lid painted in coloured pigments with two gentlemen on horse back amongst attendants before a Buddhistic lion upon a pedestal, the borders inset in mother of pearl with blossoming branches, brass carrying handles and mounts -- 13¼in. long x 8½in. wide x 7¾in. high (33.6cms x 21.5cms x 19.6cms).
A Chinese rectangular wooden cosmetics box and hinged cover 18th/19th century with inset hinged mirror to the interior and long sliding drawer, the wood carved with writhing dragons amongst clouds, inset marble panel to the lid painted in coloured pigments with two gentlemen on horse back amongst attendants before a Buddhistic lion upon a pedestal, the borders inset in mother of pearl with blossoming branches, brass carrying handles and mounts -- 13¼in. long x 8½in. wide x 7¾in. high (33.6cms x 21.5cms x 19.6cms).
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