Chinese hand crafted, hand-painted keepsake box, with antique characteristics

Age & Provenance: Antique boxes (pre-1900s) with documented history or made by known artisans are typically more valuable. Artistic Detail & Condition: Intricate and well-preserved painted scenes, like the elephant and palm tree motif in your image, add to the value. The image shows a decorative, hinged box. Object: The item is a box, possibly a jewelry box or keepsake box, with a latch on the front. Design: The box is painted black with a gold-colored trim along the edges. The surface has a textured, cracked appearance. Artwork: The top and front of the box are decorated with a painted scene. The top features a stylized elephant with a decorative saddlecloth, standing on a grassy patch with palm trees and flowers. The front panel also has a painting of palm trees and flowers. Hardware: A silver-toned metal latch is visible on the front of the box, used to keep it closed.