Possibly Ming dynasty or style. the gently curved octagonal form decorated with a scene depicting a merchant showing goods to a nobleman, framed by a decorative geometric border, the sides of the lid decorated with alternating cartouches of birds and ripe fruit and a floral vignette, separated a narrow panel of stylized pearls, the sides of the bottom of the box similarly decorated. H:6in(15.2cm) W:12in(30.4cm)