Octagonal Box with Scene of Immortals and Vignettes of Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Carved red lacquer, H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Lacquer, Boxes of this type were often fitted with an interior tray with recesses for holding cups; the tray rested on a ledge at the top of the box but under the cover. The gathering of Daoist immortals pictured on the lid was appropriate for a box used to serve wine at birthday banquets
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Octagonal Box, Scene, Immortals, Vignettes, Flowers, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, Qianlong period, 1736–95, 18th century, China, Carved red lacquer, H, 8 5/8, 21.9 cm, Diam, 11, 27.9, Lacquer, Boxes, type, fitted, interior tray, recesses, holding cups, tray rested, ledge, top, box, under, cover, gathering, Daoist immortals pictured, lid, appropriate, serve wine, birthday banquets
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