Openwork nephrite plaque with dragon design, China, Ming period, later mounted on a rectangular boxThe white nephrite plaque carved and openworked with a dragon design among stylized flowering scrolls and ruyi is set in the top of the lid. The interior of the box is fitted with a small mirror. Filigree metal plates with flower motifs and embellished with cabochons of coral, jade, malachite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, rose quartz and tourmaline surround the sides of the box . 8.5 x 3.5 x 6.5 cm