Gilt bronze personal accessory case with painted enamel decoration. Europe, 18th century.

Gilt bronze personal accessory case with painted enamel decoration. Europe, 18th century.

• Image Number: K1E000902N000000000PAI
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Enamel wares
• Function: Container
• Material: Minerals/Metals/
• Description:
  The boxed repair kit is assembled in a portable form. Most of these boxes are equipped with small mirrors, glass bottles containing perfume or spices, knives, scissors, tweezers, etc. The outer wall of the box is inlaid with enamel pieces, or inlaid with mother of pearl, agate, and various colored gemstones, presenting the magnificent decorative style of the 18th century in Europe.