19th century. Decorated to the exterior with shaped cartouches enclosing various figural scenes, a mythic beast and birds perking on prunus sprigs, surrounded by scrolling flowers and foliage all on a bright blue ground. The lid and each box also being decorated symmetrically with two Chinese longevity characters. All the interior being painted in white enamel. Qianlong mark on the base and. Some loss of enamel, otherwise in great vintage condition. Height: 10 1/4", 26 cm stacked together with stand, 9", 23 cm without stand; Diameter: 5 7/8", 15 cm.