A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
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A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG

CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

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A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The flat top opening to reveal a single tray above the single-panel doors that open to reveal the interior fitted with seven drawers, the chest mounted with a circular lockplate and a cloud-form clasp, all raised on a flat base with corner mounts
12 ¾ in. (32.3 cm.) high; 13 ¾ in. (34.9 cm.) wide; 10 in. (25.3 cm.) deep
Provenance
Johnstone-Fong, Inc., Oriental Art, Philadelphia, 30 November 1982.
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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