Xuande Period Blue-and-White Covered Box with Intertwining Lotus and Phoenix Motifs

This is a Xuande-period blue-and-white covered box decorated with intertwining lotus and phoenix motifs. The box has a full, flattened circular body, a fitted rim, and a gently domed lid, with a dignified and balanced form. Blue-and-white decoration covers the piece, with intertwining floral scrolls and phoenix motifs on the lid and body, rendered in clearly defined layers and a restrained, elegant blue tone. It is well preserved overall, with a lustrous glaze and the refined charm of blue-and-white decoration. (Height 12 cm, width 19 cm)