Lot 169. Two carved cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate HK$70,000 – HK$90,000 ($9,067 - $11,657). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

One is carved on the circular cover with lychee fruits hanging from leafy branches against a floral diaper ground, the pattern extending to the rounded sides. The other of square shape is carved with a butterfly hovering above a floral bloom, the sides of the box and cover crisply carved with keyfret pattern. Largest: 2 1/4 in. (6 cm.) wide, Japanese wood box

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong