18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL ZITAN LETTERBOX, XINXIANG
18th Century
Of low, rectangular form, the top corners with baitong ruyi-head mounts adjoining corner reinforcements, the cartouche-shaped lockplate mounted flush with the front and continuing over the beaded lip
2¼in. (5.5cm.) high, 11½in. (29cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) deep
18th Century
Of low, rectangular form, the top corners with baitong ruyi-head mounts adjoining corner reinforcements, the cartouche-shaped lockplate mounted flush with the front and continuing over the beaded lip
2¼in. (5.5cm.) high, 11½in. (29cm.) wide, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) deep