, China, possibly 18th century, brass-mounted rectangular form with slightly bombe sides, decorated with an allover bird and flower design, six-character Qianlong mark on the black-lacquered base, ht. 2, wd. 5 3/4, dp. 4 in. Estimate $800-1,000 multiple cracks and losses of lacquers to interior and metal rims, a pencil mark reading "Murray" to cover interior, some stains to box interior. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.