{"product_id":"antique-chinese-export-famille-rose-porcelain-salt-box-cellar-boy-on-qilin","title":"Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Salt Box Cellar Boy on Qilin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAntique Chinese export Famille Rose porcelain covered box, used as an individual salt cellar or small trinket box. Lid shows the traditional Chinese mythological motif of a boy riding a Qilin (dragon-horse), which symbolizes blessings and future success. Lid has a traditional brown \"cafe-au-lait\" iron-wash glaze along the rims. The sides of the square base are decorated with delicate pastel floral and fruit enamels.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe outlines of the design are stamped in brown. The colors and details are hand applied.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eDating to the Republic Period (early to mid-20th century), this tiny salt box cellar has a fully glazed underside and hand-applied enamel accent painting on the lid that you can feel if you rub your finger over it. No maker's marks, which is common for utilitarian export tableware made for Western households during this era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAlthough originally meant to be a salt cellar, it's also great for storing tiny special jewelry, hiding secret notes or keeping your daily pills.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eSIZE 1 1\/8\" x 1 1\/8\" x 7\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eCONDITION Very good condition \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003ePlease review the photos carefully to check the condition, including the inside rims and base. We want you to love your little box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149042049341,"sku":"26-9","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/files\/asian-salt-cellar--10.jpg?v=1790465291","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/antique-chinese-export-famille-rose-porcelain-salt-box-cellar-boy-on-qilin","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}