A blue and white box and fitted cover, Wanli mark and of the period (1573-1619)

of rectangular form with foliate canted corners, painted with cartouches of stylised lotus flowerheads with scrolling tendrils surrounded by a foliate hatched ground, the rims with bands of classic scrolls, underglaze blue six-character mark to base -- 5¼in. (13.4cm.) wide, fitted box. Price Realised £8,750 ($$13,720)

Christie's. Chinese Art. 7 November 2008. London, South Kensington. Image Christies LTD 2008. www.christie's.com