Lot 225 A CHINESE YELLOW-DECORATED RED-GROUND DRAGONS BOX AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (1644–1911)
Reference: ART1009955
A Chinese porcelain box and cover, of rectangular form with canted corners, decorated in yellow on a rede ground to the cover with a rectangular panel enclosing two five-clawed dragons in mutual pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud swirls, the rounded sides of the box and cover with stylised peony scrolls at the sides, the rims encircled by classic band. The bottom with a Chinese Jiajing six character mark.
19 by 23 cm.
Height: 14.5 cm.