Lot 4225. A carved black and red tixi lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty, 16th century, 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 81,250 © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The cover is well carved through the layers of black and red lacquer with three registers of 'pommel scrolls' surrounding a floral motif. The sides of the box are carved with similar scrolls surrounding the foot, Japanese wood box. 

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 30 May 2012, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall