A Longquan celadon molded seal paste box, Northern Song dynasty. Photo: Bonhams.

The circular box finely molded on the cover with two lotus flowers above a single leaf, covered in and out with a pale celadon glaze wiped clean at the narrow concave foot. 1 5/8in (4.2cm) high; 3 9/16in (9cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 1,200 - 1,500 (€880 - 1,100)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 10:00 PDT - http://www.bonhams.com/