Sale 3769
New York
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17 September 2015
Price realised
USD 40,000
Estimate
A RARE LARGE HUANGHUALI DOCUMENT BOX 17TH-18TH CENTURY The box is constructed from single panels of attractively figured huanghuali with beading along the edges. The joinery is concealed with brass hardware at the corners, and the front and sides are set with a lock plate and thick bail handles. 6 in. (15.2 cm.) high, 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm.) wide, 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) deep
Provenance
Property from the Lai Family Collection.
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