A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts

A Chinese zitan box with cloisonné enamel mounts

Reference: ART1003343

The box is carved in relief to each long side with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst swirling clouds, the narrow sides each with a single dragon below a gilt swing handle. The corners are mounted with cloisonné enamel plaques enclosing scrolling lotus, the front lockplate is of foliate form and the two back hinges are decorated with bats.