Lot 113. A blue and white ‘butterfly and floral’ box and cover, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722); 17.1 cm, 6¾ in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP (12,771 - 19,157 EUR). Lot sold 6,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

of circular form, the domed cover painted with a central medallion enclosing a butterfly with its wings outstretched, surrounded by four further butterflies interspersed amongst stylised camellia sprays, the sides of the cover and the box similarly decorated with further butterflies and camellia scrolls, the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle. 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art Londres, 11 mai 2016, 10:00 AM