A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘LADY AND BOY’ SEAL PASTE BOX AND COVER APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR CHENGHUA CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD Of circular shape, with a sligthly bombed lid, it rests on a short ring foot. The top of the lid is painted in underglaze cobalt blue shades with a lady, a boy, a barrier and a banana tree. The base is inscribed in underglaze cobalt blue with an apocryphal six-character mark of Emperor Chenghua. It is also painted with waves. D: 6,4 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - formerly the property of Otto Gürgen, a German prominent industrialist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the 1930s (by repute). 青花“美人与童子”带盖印泥盒，仿成化款 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.