Porcelain box. Meissen, 1735-1740. Photo Hampel

Height: 5 cm. Length: 9.2 cm. Depth: 7.3 cm. Estimate € 5000-6000

With gold mount and Chinoiseriebemalung. Rectangular shape, slightly domed lid, lid trim with embossed wave profile. At the bottom sides, top and inside of the lid with multi-figure Chinoiserieszenen landscape islands, and Teeszenen magic priest acts. Inside of the lid showing: two Chinese worship a higher-fitting, feminine person with an umbrella and sovereignty fronds. Doses gilded interior. 

Hampel. Friday, 23 march 2012. http://www.hampel-auctions.com/