Estimate

4.000 - 6.000

Session

8 May 2026

Description

China, Guangzhou, Qing Dynasty, 18th century

Of naturalistic butterfly form in Canton painted enamel on copper

With hinged lids formed by the wings, opening to reveal small shaped compartments, including an inkwell

The upper wings painted with spirals, volutes and stylised motifs in pink, blue, purple and yellow on a pale ground, the segmented body finely rendered in grisaille

The lobed sides profusely decorated with scrolling flowers

The interior of the wings similarly enamelled with spirals and polychrome motifs

(wear to enamels, minor chips and restorations)



清十八世纪 广州铜胎画珐琅蝴蝶形墨盒

6,5x22x13 cm