Zitan

Description:

Zitan Box, China, square, carved in low relief on the sides and top with archaic pattern, the interior of the cover engraved with a poem, carved jade inlaid on the cover depicting a female figure flying in the cloud, stone of pale-celadon color with white inclusions, 2 1/2 x 2 3/4, with two seal-scrip character 'Kang Xi Yu Bi," seals, box ht. 3 1/2, 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

with age cracks on the cover and the bottom, overall in good condition

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