orcelain Box (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi Mark) This box is exquisitely crafted, full-glazed, with a strong contrast of yellow and green glaze. Both the cover and body of the whole piece are engraved with dragons and phoenixes facing each other, surrounded by tangled lotus pattern. Dragon and phoenix patterns are a symbol of imperial power, and they were also playing a pivotal role among decorative patterns in porcelain. Dragon is the king of beasts, phoenix is the king of birds. Being spiritual, and elegant, the cooperation of the two has the meaning of "prosperousness". The blue and white 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi' mark is on the side. H125 D220mm 中国清朝晚期釉下彩龙凤呈祥捧盒（大明宣德年制款） 此捧盒制作工艺精湛，全器满釉，黄绿釉色对比强烈。此盒器型周正，圆形，上下盖子母口相合，盖面隆起饱满。整器盖面和器身均暗刻龙凤相对，以红釉点睛，缠枝莲纹环绕。龙凤图案是封建皇权的象征，同时在瓷器中亦是重要的装饰纹样，有“龙凤呈祥”之寓意。盒侧面书“大明宣德年制”款。 H125 D220mm
Dimensions H125 D220mm
