Octagonal Box with Dragon 
and Phoenix Decor, with 
Gold and Silver Tracery 
Ch'ing Dynasty (A.D. 1644-
1911)
Diameter         35.0cm
         This octagonal
covered box is subdivided 
into smaller fruit boxes 
inside.   The surface of  
the box is embellished 
with dragon and phoenix 
motifs in gold and silver 
tracery, with a border 
of flowers.