Early-mid 17th century Painted with two cats amidst a host of flowering plants including peony, chrysanthemum and nandina set within four red-lacquered basket-weave panels on the domed sides and mirrored on the two-tiered box below and bordered by grooved bands and gilt decoration, the base painted with a two-character inscription, de ye, (which can be read as 'Tis the heart'). 7 1/2in (19cm) across