A Blue And White Circular Tiered Box And Cover. Late 15th-Early 16th Century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The slightly domed cover is decorated with a scene of two young boys picking flowers in a terraced garden, above a band of classic scroll on the sides. The sides of the three lower compartments are decorated with scrolling lotus meander. 6 in. (16.5 cm.) high. Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

明十五/十六世紀 青花嬰戲圖圓疊盒

Provenance: Captain W.R. Clarke; Christie's London, 12 October 1970, lot 20.
J.T. Tai & Co., New York, circa 1972.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part II, 13 September 2012. New York, Rockefeller Plaza