Four Chinese blue and white seal boxes dating from the 19th or early 20th century. The first box has a roundel with a qilin and a pine tree surrounded by Buddhist objects on its lid, and its base has a ruyi band and a 4-character mark. The second box has a resting figure in a landscape scene surrounded by a blue band on its lid, and its base has a blue ground with a 6-character mark. The third box has a pair of cranes under a pine tree on its lid, and its base has a landscape scene with a 6-character mark. The fourth box has a dragon chasing a flaming pearl on the lid, and the base has a wave band with a 4-character mark.

Dimensions are: the fourth and largest box measures 1 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/2inches wide, 3.2 cm X 8.9 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The first box is in overall good condition with abrasions to the top. The second box has a very minor chip to the bottom rim. The third box has two chips to the interior rim of the base. And the fourth box is in good condition. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.