This rectangular jade box and cover measures approximately 5 inches by 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches (12cm x 9.4cm x 5.5 cm).
It is covered overall with incised decoration in leaf and flower patterns. The top has a simple lotus pond garden scene within a repeating line patterned maze design.
The box was carved from one piece of pale green celadon jadite with a prominent natural inclusion along with cloud band patterns. The bottom of the box appears to have been set in separately, but from the same material.
This jade box dates from the 18th to the 19th centuries in China.
It is in excellent condition except for a couple of insignificant rim chips along the edge. Difficult to see or photograph, but they can be felt when running a finger along the edge. They are VERY insignificant nicks.
NOTE: This box has very well patterned inclusions that help to document it's origin from a single large translucent stone.
