Important Wanli mark and of the period blue and white dragon porcelain box and cover 明萬曆 青花雲龍戲珠紋蓋盒 © I. M. Chait Gallery

Superbly painted, 16th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty, blue and white porcelain box and cover; of circular form: the domed cover with dragons contesting a pearl amid clouds, the sides with lotus foliage and blossoms; Wanli Mark and of the Period; in highly pristine condition; D: 7 1/4" - Estimate $50,000-60,000

I. M. Chait Gallery. IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART. New York City. Mar 21 2012