IN THE XIANFENG PERIOD (1851-1861) TASTE, 20TH CENTURY, the lid inlaid with a green stone engraved with characters, opening to a fitted stand containing a writhing dragon finial over sides engraved in Chinese seal and Manchu scripts, the seal in dual Chinese and Phagspa scripts, signed with phagspa script. Height: 7 1/4" Width: 7 1/4" Depth: 7 1/4" Condition: Some minor wear, surface dust but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”