Lot 136. Three circular 'Yue' cosmetics boxes and covers, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty (907-1127); diameter of the widest 6 1/4 in., 15.9 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot Sold 23,750 USD. photo Sotheby's 2011

each box of shallow circular form, the domed covers each incised with designs of confronted birds, flowers and foliage beneath a translucent olive-green glaze, together with: a small celadon-glazed bowl (7). 

Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from J.T. Tai & Co. 22 Mar 11. New York