Chinese Ming Jade Dragon Plaque Inset Box 3.5''x5''x4''. Pale white coloring with russet splashing. Intricately pierced carved dragon plaque with lotus flowers. Plaque measures 4''x3.25'' without base. Carved and fitted rosewood lobed form box. It has a 4/8'' area of loss to the lower right of the dragon's head. Also a few scattered chips to design edge. From the private collection of Samuel Bernstein of S. Bernstein & Co., Los Angeles. Ming dynasty, 14th to 17th century.