Details A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RECTANGULAR ALBUM-LEAF FORM BOX AND COVERQING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURYThe cover is decorated with two descending five-clawed dragons on either side of a four-character inscription carved on a gilt rectangular panel reading mohai zhengyun (ocean of ink and clouds), all reserved against a ground of flames and clouds above crashing waves. The sides of the cover are decorated with The Eight Buddhist Emblems, and the sides of the box are further decorated with floral scrolls.6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) wide Provenance The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. NFX1 Conditions of sale