Lot 639. A rare carved Ding-type 'Floral' box and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279); 14 cm, 5 1/2  in. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 325,000 HKD. © Sotheby's.

of circular section, the box with straight sides and a tapered lower body supported on a short foot, applied below the rim with two raised bosses to one side, the gently domed freely carved with a flower spray, similarly decorated with a raised boss to one side, applied overall save for the footring with a clear ivory-tinged glaze.