Lot 129. A blue and white rectangular cricket-box and cover, Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1522-1566). Estimate £1,500 – £2,500 ($2,148 - $3,580). Photo Christie's Image Mtd 2016

The box is openworked on both long sides with five small apertures. It is decorated on the exterior with scrolling fruit-bearing branches. 2 3/8 in. (5.9 cm.) wide.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES PART I, 11 May 2016, London, South Kensington