Lot 170. A carved cinnabar lacquer hexalobed box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate HK$80,000 – HK$120,000 ($10,362 - $15,543). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The cover of elongated hexalobed form is carved with a cartouche of conforming shape in the centre depicting an aged scholar accompanied by his attendant in a fenced garden looking over a lotus pond. The sides of the cover and box are carved with ogival cartouches enclosing florette-diaper divided by the Bajixiang, 'Eight Buddhist Emblems'. The interior and base are lacquered black. 6 1/8 in. (15.7 cm.) long

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong