Blue-and-White Figural Porcelain Seal Paste Box - Porcelain - China - 20th century

## Description

A neatly potted circular lidded box of pleasing proportions — domed cover fitting snugly to a shallow base, with gently rounded sides and a smooth interior. The lid is beautifully painted in rich, fluid underglaze blue with a lively narrative scene: figures gathered in a garden pavilion setting beneath a willow tree, one central figure of authority attended by others, all rendered with expressive brushwork and careful attention to detail. A crisp key-fret border neatly frames the scene along the rim. The blue tones are clear and well-saturated against the fine white porcelain — a practical yet elegant scholar's accessory.

**Dimensions:**

- Rim diameter: approx. **8 cm**

## Condition

- Gentle surface wear and minor rubbing consistent with age and normal use;
- Lid and base fit well; no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration observed;
- Glaze remains smooth and decoration distinct throughout;
- Overall in excellent, solid and well-preserved used condition.

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## Shipping

Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: [https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/](https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/)
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.

Photographs required:

- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.

PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.

For shipments outside the EU, we also request the following:

- Damage report. The recipient must take the damaged contents, the box, and all packaging materials to the local post office to have this report prepared. Unfortunately, without this report, your claim cannot be processed.
- A copy of the CN23 customs form, if possible.