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

17TH-18TH CENTURY

Details
A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
17TH-18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the hinged top opens to reveal a tray fitted with two compartments above the removeable front panel with baitong-shaped corner mounts, which conceals three drawers, and has a rectangular lockplate and cloud-form hasp. The sides are set with shaped baitong bail handles, and the whole is raised on a flat base.
11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high, 13 ½ in. (34.3 cm.) wide, 10 ½ in. (26.7 cm.) deep
Provenance
Nicholas Grindley, London, 2006.
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