Lot 340. A white jade mounted box, Late Qing dynasty; 4 3/16in (10.6cm) wide. Sold for US$ 4,450 (€ 3,790). © Bonhams 2001-2020

The thin box of ruyi head outline, its exterior incised with pleasant leafy flowers, the underside stamped 'CHINA', 'STERLING', and an undecipherable mark, the hinged cover mounted with a conforming white jade plaque carved in openwork depicting flowers and long-tailed birds flanking a double-happiness character above an auspicious bat.

Bonhams. Elegant Embellishments Featuring the RenLu Collection, 21 Sep 2020, 10:00 EDT, New York