442.
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BOXES AND COVER
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and of the period
12,8 x 17,3 cm
Da Qing Qianlong nianzhi six-character mark.
Provenance: Naples, Villa della Floridiana, Museo Duca di Martina, Placido de Sangro (1829-1891) collection.
inv. nn. 5287, 5291.
The stylized shou on the top of the cover of both these bowls is only one of the many ways in which this character could be written. A widespread symbol of longevity, the shou character was used as a wish for a long life especially on items realized on the occasion of important birthdays, such as those of the members of the imperial family.
