Chinese carved black ink stone with box and a Chinese lacquer and gilt decorated box. 1st item – Chinese carved rectangular ink stone depicting a sea serpent amid waves, with wave accents to lower corners. Four seals with inscription to base with other inscriptions to right side. Housed in a wooden case. Stone measures 6" H x 3 3/4" W. 19th century. 2nd item – Chinese rectangular black lacquer and gilt decoration box, depicting a fisherman on a pier with duck, fitted with three interior compartments. 3" H x 8 5/8" W. 20th century. Condition: 1st item – Overall very good condition with expected wear to box. 2nd item – Wear to gilt decoration and lacquer. Losses to front corners.