$18,450
Blue and White Covered Box, China, possibly Ming Dynasty, the gently curved octagonal form decorated with a scene depicting a merchant showing goods to a nobleman, framed by a decorative geometric border, the sides of the lid decorated with alternating cartouches of birds and ripe fruit and a floral vignette, separated by a narrow panel of stylized pearls, the sides of the bottom of the box similarly decorated, dia. 11 1/2 in. From the Estate of Peter L. Rosenberg
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-04-26