Lot 138. A gilt-bronze circular box and cover, Qianlong four-character mark and possibly of the period (1736-1795). Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,460 - USD 18,690). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The cover is moulded with three pomegranates and blossoming branches. The sides of the box are decorated with further flowers. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) diam.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street