Lot Essay
The beautifully proportioned box with its finely figured wood and age-patinated surface is a remarkable example of a classic design.
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MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
Details
A LARGE HUANGHUALI RECTANGULAR DOCUMENT BOX
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The well-proportioned box with a single panel cover is of rectangular form, mounted to the front with lobbed metal lock plate made of baitong that is cut to fit the beaded lip of the box and cover, the sides set with a bail handle and a knocking plate, and fixed with a cloud-form clasp.
7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high, 16 1/2 in. (42 cm.) wide, 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) deep
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The well-proportioned box with a single panel cover is of rectangular form, mounted to the front with lobbed metal lock plate made of baitong that is cut to fit the beaded lip of the box and cover, the sides set with a bail handle and a knocking plate, and fixed with a cloud-form clasp.
7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high, 16 1/2 in. (42 cm.) wide, 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) deep
Provenance
Grace Wu Bruce, 1996
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, tortoiseshell and crocodile. 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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