CHINA, 19th century Spherical box on a flared foot, in black lacquer on a red background, with flat decoration in very slight relief, the lid decorated with a medallion depicting one of the gods of the Tao in a pavilion, towards which Xi Wangmu is heading on his cloud, the rest of the box with lined decoration of birds and flowers in a succession of cartouches; the interior and base in black lacquer. (Damage, missing parts, cracks and wear) H. 21 cm - Diam. 25 cm