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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

              8127
              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
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