China, 10th-14th century (the sancai box and cover possibly earlier). The Qingbai box and cover of circular shape and carved with chrysanthemum decorations, covered in a creamy white glaze, the underside with a carved inscription. The sancai glazed box and cover of globular shape with lobed sides, the cover with two dragons. (2)
Condition: Good condition with minor wear and firing irregularities, few small chips here and there. Provenance: German private collection, the sancai box with a collector’s label to the underside, the Qingbai box with a collector’s note inside.
Weight: 176 g (total) Dimensions: Height 5.1 cm (the sancai box and cover) and 3.7 cm (the Qingbai box and cover)