A BLUE-AND-WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX PATTERN AND THREE
A BLUE-AND-WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX PATTERN AND THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' COVER BOX
China, 17th century or later
Porcelain. H. 12.5 cm, D. 23.5 cm. In the center of the lid is a panel painted with dragon and phoenix over sea water, and a band of geometric patterns and 'Three Friends of Winter' next to it, and a meander border at the rim. The body of the box is painted with pine, bamboo and prunus, also with a meander border at the rim, with a seal mark in regular script "Daming Wanli Nianzhi" in two circles on the bottom. Well preserved, with slight traces of use.
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A BLUE-AND-WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX PATTERN AND THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' COVER BOX
China, 17th century or later
Porcelain. H. 12.5 cm, D. 23.5 cm. In the center of the lid is a panel painted with dragon and phoenix over sea water, and a band of geometric patterns and 'Three Friends of Winter' next to it, and a meander border at the rim. The body of the box is painted with pine, bamboo and prunus, also with a meander border at the rim, with a seal mark in regular script "Daming Wanli Nianzhi" in two circles on the bottom. Well preserved, with slight traces of use.