清十九世紀 硬木雲龍紋蓋盒

the rectangular cover deeply carved with a pair of dragons writhing through cloud scrolls in mutual pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', the sides of the box similarly carved

The cover: in overall good condition, apart from a small repair to the left edge and a few repaired splits. The box: very good condition with expectation of some very minute chips to extremities.
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