A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR DRAGON BOX AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (1644–1911)

Reference: ART1009104

Of rectangular form with canted corners, decorated in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue to the cover with a rectangular panel enclosing two five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud swirls and above rolling waves crashing against rockwork, the rounded sides of the box and cover with stylised peony scrolls at the eight corners, the rims encircled by keyfret band. The bottom with a Chinese Wanli six character mark.
25 by 14 cm.