Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1795
Height: 11.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
A fine pair of gilt metal mounted and mother of pearl octagonal pierced boxes, the delicate boxes carved with finely pierced mother of pearl panels containing birds, flowers and foliage, embellished with gilding, the domed covers similarly carved surmounted by ball knops, all raised on gilt metal feet.
Condition: one cover with a small repair.