Blue and white porcelain box, ‘Lotus and Water Lilies,’ Qing dynasty

Circular porcelain box consisting of a base and lid, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. It features a composition of flowering lotuses and water lily leaves. The reverse of the base is adorned with scattered plant motifs. Qing dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

Height: 3.7 cm; Diameter: 7.3 cm