PROPERTIES FROM A NOTED COLLECTOR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER *AN ENAMEL AND FILIGREE EMBELLISHED GILT SILVER ‘DRAGON’ BOX AND COVER WITH ANGLED CORNERS CHINA, MID QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY JIAQING PERIOD This box has a lid with is maintained by hinges. It may also be called a small casket. It is of octagonal shape with angled corners and rests on four short feet. Part of its mounts (notably the aprons) are chiselled with flowers. It is adorned on its four sides with a covering filigree décor further enhanced with pavilions and pine trees picked out with blue and green enamels. The top of the lid has a central medallion adorned with a filigree flying dragon amidst clouds whilst its outer part is adorned with lotus flowers picked out in blue and green enamels. The front part has a lock that would have allowed to close and to open the box. However, the key is missing. H: 6,5 cm - L: 11 cm - width: 8,3 cm Gross weight: 339 grams Provenance: a noted collector of Chinese Export Silver wares. *珐琅花丝装饰镀金带盖“龙纹”盒 中国，清中期，可能为嘉庆时期 IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.