Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Box with Foo Dog Finial

This is a circular Chinese cloisonné enamel ginger jar or lidded powder box, measuring 6 inches in diameter. The exterior composition features a light green (apple green) background adorned with traditional Chinese motifs, specifically stylized bats and auspicious swirling ruyi clouds in shades of pink, white, blue, and black. A distinctive blue 'fish scale' or wave pattern border defines the rim of the lid. The construction consists of a copper or brass base with thin metal wires (cloisons) outlining the decorative elements, which are then filled with vitreous enamel paste and fired. A notable feature is the bronze-toned cast metal finial on the lid, shaped like a Foo Dog (Imperial Guardian Lion). The interior is finished in a vibrant turquoise blue enamel, a common characteristic of 20th-century Chinese cloisonné. Despite the absence of maker's marks, the style and craftsmanship suggest a mid-20th century production date (possibly Late Republic or early People's Republic period). The piece is reported to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, pitting, or cracks in the enamel, and the brass rims show a natural aged patina indicative of its estimated age.