Chinese octagonal lid box with crab decoration – Ming Dynasty, 16th century - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Chinese octagonal ceramic lidded box from the 16th century, Ming Dynasty. The box has blue-gray decoration under a light gray-white glaze. The lid is painted with a crab; the sides are divided into panels with freely painted motifs.

Dimensions:
Width: about 10 cm
Height: about 7 cm

The box shows glaze crazing, local discolorations, wear, and small edge flaws. Please inspect the photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.

The box is carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.