Chinese zitan lidded box with inlays, 20th c. Of rectangular form, the lid inlaid with mother-of-pearl, green jade, soapstone, etc. to depict magpie perching on prunus branch. Height: 2 7/8 in (7.5 cm) Length: 9 7/8 in (25.0 cm) Width: 5 3/4 in (14.5 cm) Provenance: From a private collection in Los Angeles, California.