A large Xingyao cushion-form box and cover, 10th century. Estimate $15,000 - $18,000. Price Realized $12,500 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The box and cover are of conforming domed shape and are covered in a soft grayish-white glaze with some grey spotting. The base of the box retains three spur marks from the firing. 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm.) diam.

Provenance: Property from the Lai Family Collection. 

Christie's. THE LAI FAMILY COLLECTION OF FINE CHINESE FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART, 17 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza