A circular blue and white 'boys' box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Estimate  12,000 — 15,000  HKD.  Lot Sold. 237,500 HKD. Photo Sotheby's

of circular form, the domed cover decorated in shaded tones of cobalt-blue with four court ladies in a courtyard and young boys at play, the sides of the box similarly decorated with frolicking boys, the base inscribed with a four-character inscription reading changming fugui ('longevity and wealth') within a double-circle, wood stand; 21.1 cm., 8 1/4  in.

Sotheby's. CHINESE ART. 01 JUNE 2015 - 02 JUNE 2015 | 3:15 PM HKT - HONG KONG