Lot 3316. A carved Boxwood wristrest, Qing Dynasty, 18th century; 20.2 cm., 8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 250,000 HKD. Lot Sold 350,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

naturalistically carved as a slightly curled section of tree bark with irregular openings and cracks, one side carved in low relief with a branch of prunus blossom, the underside decorated with a sprig of three narcissus, the smooth patina of warm honey tone.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011