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CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The chest with a domed top opening to reveal a single tray and the two doors opening to reveal four drawers, the chest fitted with huangtong floriform lockplate, a ruyi-head-form clasp, and shaped handles on the sides, all raised on a pedestal base carved with a scroll pattern
15 ½ in. (39.4 cm.) high; 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) wide; 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) deep
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The chest with a domed top opening to reveal a single tray and the two doors opening to reveal four drawers, the chest fitted with huangtong floriform lockplate, a ruyi-head-form clasp, and shaped handles on the sides, all raised on a pedestal base carved with a scroll pattern
15 ½ in. (39.4 cm.) high; 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) wide; 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Estate of Ray Livingston Murphy.
Christie's New York, 5 June 1986, lot 416.
Cathay Gallery, Chicago.
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Christie's New York, 5 June 1986, lot 416.
Cathay Gallery, Chicago.
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago.
Exhibited
Chicago, Chicago International Antiques Show, 16-20 October 1986.
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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