Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Trinket Box. Lidded trinket box with cobalt blue floral and geometric designs on white porcelain. With red wax export seal on base. 

Size: 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Chinese blue and white porcelain, first developed during the Tang dynasty (7th–10th centuries) and reaching its height in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, is one of the most celebrated and enduring forms of Chinese ceramic art. Characterized by its brilliant cobalt-blue decoration painted under a clear glaze, the style often features intricate motifs ranging from floral patterns and landscapes to dragons, phoenixes, and scenes of daily life. Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of China, became the primary center of production, exporting vast quantities of blue and white ware along the Silk Road and later to Europe, where it profoundly influenced global ceramics. Valued for its luminous beauty, technical refinement, and cross-cultural appeal, Chinese blue and white porcelain remains highly collectible and symbolizes the fusion of artistic mastery with centuries of tradition.

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