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8128 PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE CARMEL COLLECTION
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A HUANGHUALI COSMETIC BOX, GUANPIXIANG
19th century
The well-figured panel top hinged to the back and opening to reveal
and removable two-panel tray fitted into a double-door compartment
housing five staggered drawers set above a plain base, the box fitted
with huangtong hardware and butterfly hinges set off by shaped
handles for transport
14 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 11in (36.2 x 34 x 28cm)
US$3,000 - 5,000
PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS
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A CARVED BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON OF CHENXIANGMU-
TYPE
The numerous gnarled inwardly-curling tendrils of different lengths
but all blooming from a single nodule on one end attached to a
gnarled and leafy branch fragment, intricately undercut from fragrant
lightweight material of dark reddish hue.
5in (12.7cm) long
US$6,000 - 8,000