Box (2) - Porcelain

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A two‑piece Kangxi‑period blue and white porcelain ink paste box and cover from China, dating to circa 1650–1700 and 1700–1750, with a 11.5 cm diameter, 5.5 cm height, two objects and no stand, in overall excellent condition with small chips on the inner rim and foot rim.

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Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain ink paste box and cover, dating to the Kangxi period, c.1662–1722.

The circular box is finely painted in underglaze blue, with the cover decorated with a central phoenix medallion within double rings and a geometric border. The sides are painted with auspicious objects and scrolling cloud motifs. The base bears a double-ring mark in underglaze blue.

Size:
Diameter 11.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.

Condition: the cover is in excellent condition. The bottom section has two small flat chips to the inner rim and one flat chip to the foot rim. General age-related wear and minor firing imperfections. Please see the photo gallery for details.

Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain ink paste box and cover, dating to the Kangxi period, c.1662–1722.

The circular box is finely painted in underglaze blue, with the cover decorated with a central phoenix medallion within double rings and a geometric border. The sides are painted with auspicious objects and scrolling cloud motifs. The base bears a double-ring mark in underglaze blue.

Size:
Diameter 11.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.

Condition: the cover is in excellent condition. The bottom section has two small flat chips to the inner rim and one flat chip to the foot rim. General age-related wear and minor firing imperfections. Please see the photo gallery for details.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700, 1700-1750
Sold by
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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