Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Stacking Box With Qilin, Qing Dy

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This early 20th-century porcelain stacking box would have been used in a woman's personal chambers to store jewelry, cosmetics, and … Read more This early 20th-century porcelain stacking box would have been used in a woman's personal chambers to store jewelry, cosmetics, and precious small objects. The box has four tiers and is painted with overglaze enamels against white underglaze. The sides of each layer are decorated with loosely brushed trailing vines and butterflies, symbols of happiness. The lid depicts a mother with her son riding a mythical qilin, a gentle creature of benevolence and longevity.

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