Lot 134. A rare Chinese carved Qingbai 'boys' cosmetic box and cover, Song dynasty. Estimate $10,000-15,000. Photo Freemans.

finely carved on the cover with three boys and floral scrolls, applied on the interior with three small cups separated by three curved stems of lotus pods issuing from a central bud. D: 5 in., 12.7 cm 

Provenance: Property formerly of a private Japanese collection, with label indicating van Halm & van Halm collection, London 

Freeman's. Asian Arts, Sat, Sep 10 2016 10:00 AM