A yellow-glazed lobed box and cover, Kangxi

The box and cover both of lobed octafoil form, the flat base with eight short feet, the cover finely incised with scrolling lotus flowers and tendrils circling a single centred lotus flower, the sides of the box and the cover incised with a band of alternating floral sprays, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze stopping neatly at the rims. 9.4cm (3¾in) wide. (2). Sold for £19,200

Provenance: R.H.R.Palmer.
Palmer Inventory no.317, where it is stated that the box was purchased in May 1934 for £45.

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 14 May 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com