Antique Tiffany & Co. Chinese Export Porcelain Blue White Octagonal Lidded Box

Description

This is an interesting piece of blue and white Chinese Export ware.  It is marked in blue on the white base with three Chinese characters under which is “Tiffany & Co.”  The outside of the box and the lid have blue designs of a Chinese mountain landscape.  The interior of the lid’s rim and bowl are round but the exteriors are octagonal.
The box has a diameter of about 6 3/8” and it is about 2 1/4” high.  The lid is edged in gold.
Condition:  Excellent.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.
I bought this years ago at an estate auction and have no information about it.  Given that it not marked with a country of origin which was required after 1890 and given that this blue and white Chinese export ware was very popular in the late 1800’s, my best non-expert guess is that this item could be from before 1890.  In any case, it is a lovely item.
Important Information
I am in the process of selling objects which I have collected over many years of attending estate auctions.  These items are mostly older collectibles and books including kitchen collectibles and cookbooks, Asian items, and many assorted items that simply need to go at this point.  I research these items and try to carefully describe them but I am no expert and mistakes can happen.  If you feel that I am in error in any way, let me know and I will correct the problem to your satisfaction.   My hope is that these objects which I have loved will find a good home with you.
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