A tortoiseshell circular box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved to the cover and base with figures in various activities in boats and before pavilions among prunus, pine and other trees, within scrolling foliage and bamboo borders, the sides with landscape and floral decoration, 11.5 cm. Provenance: Christie's Melbourne 29 May 2001, lot 324. Compare with a larger box was sold at Christie's South Kensington 8 September 2009, lot 170; and a smaller box 8 June 2010, lot 11