A Chinese lacquer box and cover, late Qing dynasty, of pomegranate form, the top and sides painted with alternating panels of shou characters flanked by bats and fruit sprays with lingzhi fungus, picked out in black, gilt and red on a brown ground, height 26.3cm, width 46.5cm (some faults). Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.