A Chinese silver rectangular box, Possibly Qianlong period, 18th century, China, With embossed exterior, featuring various beasts and animals, including a dragon, a tiger, phoenix and foo-dog. The lid also shows seated figures, the larger central figure holding a pouch in his left hand, the figure on the left probably represents Laoshou and on the right a mother holding a child on her lap. Not marked. 14x8,5 cm, H 4,5 cm, Wear from age and use.