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This is a beautiful vintage 1982 Chinese blue and white porcelain seal paste box (Yinni / 印泥) featuring an intricate Imperial Dragon and cloud motif.
This collector's set is remarkably complete, preserving its entire retail journey from the early 1980s. The bottom of the porcelain container bears the four-character "景德镇制" (Jingdezhen Made) stamp in blue underglaze. The interior still contains its original vibrant red cinnabar paste.
**What is Included:**
1. **Porcelain Dragon Box:** Measures approx. 2.25 inches in diameter. High-quality underglaze cobalt blue work.
2. **Silk Brocade Presentation Box:** Padded exterior featuring a traditional geometric coin pattern. The top paper label reads "朱光印泥" (Zhu Guang Seal Paste) manufactured by the famous Beijing Yidege studio (北京一得阁).
3. **Yanjing Shuhua She Registration Slip:** A vintage handwritten store receipt/carving registry (刻印登记表) from the prestigious Yanjing Calligraphy and Painting Studio (燕京书画社) in Beijing. It is dated precisely to April 2, 1982 ("82年4月2日") and details a custom seal carved for a Western client named "James H. Hacker" (with the carved Chinese name "杰夫 / Jeff" stamped at the bottom).
4. **Product Leaflet:** The original paper insert detailing the history and care of the Zhu Guang Seal Paste.
**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain lidded dish has no chips, cracks, or structural repairs. The bright red ink paste remains intact inside. The silk brocade box is solid and fastens securely with the bone/plastic toggle, showing only minor vintage shelf wear consistent with its 40+ year age. The paperwork has natural folding lines and age-toning but remains completely crisp and legible. Please review the high-resolution measurement photos for exact condition details.
**Shipping & Handling:**
The item will be securely wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box to prevent any shifting during transit. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items from my store.
