Lot 180. A small parcel-gilt silver lobed circular box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907); 1¾ in. (4 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 7,000. Price realised GBP 6,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.

The gently domed cover and base with two gilt birds surrounded by floral scrolls, the sides with small blooms borne on leafy scrolls, all reserved on a finely ring-punched ground.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 11 May 2010