Lapis Lazuli Intarsia Box Decorated with Cranes


with applied gilt-metal decoration of seven cranes in flight, with gilt-metal thumbpiece. the hinged lid opening to reveal a bluish-purple crushed velvet lined interior. Raised on four acanthus leaf decorated feet, the underside of the box completed with a gilt-metal plate. Measuring 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 2 in