A CINNABAR LACQUER OCTAGONAL 'FISH' BOX AND COVER
Qianlong
The domed cover finely carved to the centre with three carp thrashing amongst turbulent waves with scattered lotus sprays, bordered by a band of key-fret, the sides with a floral cell pattern, the box carved with a matching design, the interior lacquered in black.
22cm (8 5/8in) diam. (2).
Footnotes:
清乾隆 剔紅三魚朵梅海水紋蓋盒

Some visible retouches, including to the rims of the box and cover, as well as the interior; some minor crack and wear to the exterior; some age cracks in particular to the black lacquer, consistent with age;