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An important Chinese hardstone-embellished huanghuali
seal chest, guanpixiang
qing dynasty
large and of traditional square form, the top inset with shell
and hardstones to show three noblemen hunting geese
through rocky terrain, similarly decorated to front panels
and sides with immortals and peonies, five interior drawers
and with carved base.
H: 15 3/4 in., 40cm
provenance:
Formerly of the Harry Lawrence Collection, Laguna Beach,
California, purchased from the Seaholm Collection, San
Diego, California, reputedly acquired from Puyi, The
Xuantong Emperor, while ruler of Manchukuo (circa 1935-
1945)
$150,000-250,000