Lot 266. A three-colour lacquer box and cover, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 7.3cm., 2 7/8 in. Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 50,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's 2014.

of circular form, the top delicately carved through layers of red, green and ochre-yellow with a quatrefoil cartouche enclosing a parrot perched on leafy flowering and fruiting branches of peach, all reserved on a cellular diaper ground, the sides with fruiting sprays, lacquered black to the interior and base. Quantité: 2.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 14 mai 2014