A rare Chinese Tianqi lacquer Drum-Form sweetmeat box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, modelled as a drum, with incised and filled multi-colour lacquer decoration throughout the whole surface, including a three-qilong roundel to the top, and gold-filled scrolling dragon and lotus decoration to the sides. The interior removeable trays decorated in painted lacquer with auspicious fruits and vegetables. 11.5 cm high, 45 cm diameter