CHINESE CINNABAR AND PEKING ENAMEL BOX AND COVER ,late 19th century/early Republic Period. Finely carved top with bird perched on a flowering prunus branch on brocade ground with a flowering-head and scrolling foliage band, turquoise enamel interior, foot with brocade motif within gilt copper mounts - 2 in. x 6 in. x 4 in. Estimate $600-800
PROVENANCE: Collection of Thomas Dimmitt, Chevy Chase MD Acquired in London in the 1970s
