This three-tiered treasure box with cover and handle is carved
in red lacquer. The base bears the inscriptions ‘Made in the Qianlong reign of the Great Qing’ and Fushou Baosheng (fortune, longevity, treasure, and victory). The exterior is carved in high relief with floral scrolls and double bats holding a Shou (longevity) character, while the interior is finished in black lacquer. Each tier contains a brocade-lined tray holding various fine objects such as jade, lacquer, gourd, enamel, ivory, and scrolls – forming a richly varied and colourful assemblage of precious curios. Many of the jade pieces imitate the shapes and patterns of Shang and Zhou bronzes or were repurposed from ancient jade ornaments – such as transforming old sword fittings into ink rests – thus endowing them with new scholarly functions and an archaic elegance. A silver-inlaid painted enamel snuff bottle shows clear Western
influence. According to the imperial workshop records (Huoji Dang), such assemblages were referred to as ‘hundred
antiques’ (baishijian). Detailed records from the eighteenth year of Qianlong (1753) describe the emperor’s personal involvement in selecting and assembling the treasures within this Fushou Baosheng set. The ingenious interior design and the encompassing collection of treasures, rich in materials, reflect the Qing court’s refined taste for the classification, preservation, and creative recombination of cultural objects.
剔红提梁多宝盒（一套）
Carved Red Lacquer Treasure Box with Handle (Set)
Total height (including handle): 29.8 cm; base length:
40.7 cm; base width: 24.7 cm; mouth length: 35.7 cm;
mouth width: 19.5 cm
Lacquer, jade, etc.