A Yue celadon carved and moulded ‘peony’ circular box and cover

Reference: ART100898

The shallow domed cover is moulded in relief with a scrolling peony spray, the veining of the petals are incised. The box is supported on a splayed foot. Both the box and the cover are applied overall with an olive-green glaze.

Condition: Two minor chips to the rim (the largest 0.7 cm.); a few areas of gentle restoration and overpainting to the edges; wear to the glaze of the raised decoration.