A BRASS FITTED PIG SKIN LACQUER BOX WITH VILLAGE SCENES, QING DYNASTY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Pig skin on wooden body, lacquered in gold red and black. This rectangular storage box shows brass hinges as well as a clever brass lock with an openwork swastika symbol. The top, inside lid and three sides are adorned with lively scenes of villagers surrounded by picturesque landscapes. The backside shows a floral motif. Inside the box is an old collector's label inscribed "Pigskin Lacquer Box Chien Lung 1736-1795". Condition: good condition with signs of age and use such as creases to the top varnish and notches here and there. Provenance: Austrian private estate. Dimensions: Length 24 cm, Height 8 cm