Chinese carved spinach jade dragon box, 7"w

Chinese carved spinach jade dragon box, the hinged box having a relief carved lid decorated with a five clawed writhing dragon pursuing a pearl of wisdom amidst auspicious cloud forms, the front and back of the box having conforming decoration, the whole having pierced brass mounts, hinges, and handles, 4.25"h x 7"w x 5"d.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr. Jack A. Belz of Memphis, Tennessee.