Lot 209. A blue and white square-section box and cover, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619); 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) square. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 13,050 - USD 19,575). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.

The slightly domed box cover is decorated with a scene of a scholar on a cloud. The sides of the box are each decorated with a shaped panel enclosing mythical beasts amongst clouds, all reserved on a geometric ground.