The black-glazed cover fits snugly on the box and has an attractive decorative tihua pattern. The tihua technique involves covering the ceramic body with engobe, then glazing it black, and finally chipping away parts of the glaze to reveal the desired design. The burning process makes the contrast between the black glaze and the white engobe even more pronounced, creating a lively visual appeal. The center of the cover is adorned with a chrysanthemum design, surrounded by a tendril vine pattern running along the edge. As an everyday utensil, this item allows us to catch a glimpse of life in old China.

W: 12.5 cm