Lot 1356. A mother-of-pearl-inlaid black lacquer square-corner cabinet, fangjiaogui, 17th-early 18th century; 70¾ in. (180 cm.) high, 35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) wide, 18¾ in. (47.6 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011

Of square corner form, inlaid in mother-of-pearl in the interior with a basket of flowers and clusters of flowers emerging from rockwork, separated by a single shelf and flanked by further floral inlays, above the panel doors fitted flush and inlaid with further baskets of flowers beneath a lengthy inscription and one seal, the sides inlaid with floral sprays above panels of squirrels and grapevine.