Question:
China covered box. Cover has raised floral design in all corners and a Figural Bird shaped finial. The bottom was marked in gold, almost completely worn off. Hand ...... assuming the next word was "painted", under that there is a long word that is very fain, then China. Does the design seem familiar?
Answer:
Does the design seem familiar? Not to me.

Can you get a copy of the mark? There may be a clue there.
Answer:
I can try, but there is very little left of the mark. I'll take pics after the boys leave for school.