Chinese 19th century Qing dynasty four piece stacking porcelain lantern is hand decorated with elaborate enamel floral and foliate designs on all four sections. The lotus blossom motif on the base signed on the undersigned with blue block Chinese characters. Underside of base has a nice orange peel surface and scalloped edge. Two cylindrical compartments have various black and red Chinese symbols that align when stacked. The uppermost compartment also has a scalloped rim. The interior of the neck has been repaired, the side of the lid has a small flake, a spider crack, and one repainted flower. (as is) Measures 9 inches high x 4.3 inches deep.