Height: 3 5/8" Width: 6 3/8" Chinese porcelain covered box is sturdily potted in a square deep vessel form, with slightly domed lid. The exterior decorated by applying a variety of five-colored pigments creates bold opaque hand-painting, of colorful dragons striding in pursuit of wish-granted flaming pearls amidst colorful flames and fumes. Framed behind auspicious ribbons and bold blue lines and repeating ruyi patterned motif on outer rim. Mark on receded white underglaze central base, Wanli vertical six characters reign mark and double fine rings in underglazed blue, Ming Dynasty (1563-1620).PROVENANCE: Private collections of John Platts (1905-1985), second son Geoffrey Platts, of Glen Cove, Long Island, NY.ORIGINAL RECEIPT, bought from F. A. LUDLAM, valuer, appraisal & estate, of Long Island Estate, Dated July 7th 1934.(PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO MULTIPLE ITEMS ON SINGLE PAPER RECORD, THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED WITH SALE)Glen Cove New York is on the North Shore of Long Island and was the summer resort of the rich and famous. In the early 1900s Property was owned by F.W. Woolworth, J.P Morgan, John Platt and John D. Rockefeller. Many of the estates have been sold and are now operated as resorts. The Mansions of Glen Cove The Webb Institute was used as educational facilities and even the Soviet Union has purchased property for retreats for visiting dignitaries. The Collections of Mr. John Platts presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-172 through Lot-182, and continued from Lot-184 Through Lot-209. Condition In EXCELLENT condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.