A Chinese carved nephrite box
Late Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) or later
With inscribed poem to the top in Chinese characters and seals for the author: Qian Long
An irregularly shaped, thin-walled rectangular box carved from nephrite and incised on the top to display an imperial poem; along with a carved wood stand
Overall: 3" H x 8" L x 4.5" D

Overall good condition with wear, dust accumulation, and minor scuffs commensurate with age. The stone with inherent surface-reaching fractures and inclusions. Scattered minor chips and rubbed wear to the wood base. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.