Small Chinese Porcelain Box with Dragon Decor
Blue and white porcelain with classic motif
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An expressive small porcelain box with a lid, traditionally used for storing red seal paste on the Chinese scholar's desk. Beautifully decorated in underglaze blue with a detailed dragon motif among stylized clouds against a white ground. A tactile and charming object perfect for storing small keepsakes or as a decorative eye-catcher in your interior.
The story of this object
In Chinese porcelain tradition, apocryphal marks are common, honoring an earlier golden era and its craftsmanship by inscribing a former emperor's name—in this case, a tribute to the Qianlong era (1736–1795). The classic blue and white dragon motif traditionally symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune.
- Era
- 20th century
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Diameter approx. 2.6 in (6.5 cm)
- Condition
- Very fine condition with no chips or damage.
- Origin
- China