Estimate: £800 - £1,200
Auction: 17 May 2024 from 10:00 BST
清 白玉雕太極八卦圖筒形蓋盒
in the form of a barrel, the slightly domed cover carved in relief with a Taiji symbol surrounded by Eight Trigrams, the body of the box with a raised rope-like decoration, the stone of even white tone with icy inclusions
6.8cm high
Formerly in a private English collection, acquired from Mr M. H. Antoinette who purchased this piece from Hong Kong in 1960s (by repute); with an old family photo.