Lot 16. A carved cinnabar lacquer 'peony' box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Diameter 6 cm, 2 3/8 in. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP. (C) 2021 Sotheby's

the circular domed box and cover each profusely carved with a leafy peony spray, the interior lacquered black.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art, London, 12 May 2021