A Chinese 18th or early 19th century blue and white box and cover, with Ming mark decorated to the exterior in the 'One Hundred Boy' pattern in underglaze blue and white, to the base a Wanli mark, but 18th/19th century, or possibly earlier. The lid has been broken into six pieces and repaired using old staples, the base with one small shallow flake to rim. Height 11 cm. Diameter 23.5 cm