Tongzhi (1862-1874) reign marks and of the period, round lidded seal paste box decorated with dragon and phoenix among clouds, the sides with green bats and red Shou characters, with Tongzhi reign mark on bottom

h. 2-1/2
dia. 4-1/4 in.

Provenance:
A Westport, CT estate

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Wear to gilt edge of lid; chip inside lip of lid, small flakes around interior rim; small flake to exterior edge at rim; old chip to foot rim