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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
~ 3044
A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The flat mounted single-panel top opens to reveal a single tray; the single-panel doors
open to reveal the interior fitted with four drawers. The chest is mounted with a floral-
form lockplate and cloud-form clasp, and with bail handles on the sides. The whole is
raised on a base with corner mounts. The wood of an attractive golden-honey colour.
13¡ in. (34 cm.) high, 14¿ in. (36 cm.) wide, 11º in. (28.5 cm.) deep
HK$300,000-500,000 US$39,000-64,000
PROVENANCE
A European private collection
detail of the top
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