17TH-18TH CENTURY

This simple round box carved from a solid piece of wood appears easy to make but in fact requires a high degree of skill and craftsmanship. The edge of the cover and the box are beaded on the outsides and rabbeted on the insides for a tight fit. There is a baitong lobe-shaped plate inlaid into the front, and a cloud-shaped lift-up hasp with opening for the lock receptacle. The back has a rectangular strap hinge, also made of baitong. Round boxes made in huanghuali wood are very rare. This exquisite round box is fashioned from one solid piece of beautifully grained huanghuali wood, with both the cover and the body of the box showing flowing patterns like clouds, like rivers.

Please note these lots contain a type of Dalbergia wood that is subject to CITES export/import restrictions. However, as each lot (or each individual item in the lot) the weight of this type of Dalbergia does not exceed 10 kg, starting from 1 May 2021, CITES license is no longer required for importing the lot (or the individual item in the lot) into Hong Kong. Before you decide to bid, please check whether your destination country permits import without CITES license. If CITES license is required, we will make the lot available for your collection in Hong Kong. We will not cancel your purchase due to any CITES restrictions impacting the import of the lot to the destination country.