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PROPERTY FROM A WEST COAST COLLECTION
~882
A HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT, BITONG
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The elegantly proportioned brush pot has plain, rounded
sides and a fne grain with attractive patterning.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
$5,000-7,000

PROVENANCE
Cola Ma, Hong Kong, 1997.
清十八/十九世紀 黃花梨筆筒

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF
JOHN AND JULIA CURTIS
~883
A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST,
GUANPIXIANG
17TH-18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the hinged top opens to
reveal a tray ftted with two compartments above
the removeable front panel with baitong-shaped
corner mounts, which conceals three drawers, and
has a rectangular lockplate and cloud-form hasp.
The sides are set with shaped baitong bail handles,
and the whole is raised on a fat base.
11æ in. (29.8 cm.) high, 13Ω in. (34.3 cm.) wide,
10Ω in. (26.7 cm.) deep
$15,000-25,000

PROVENANCE
Nicholas Grindley, London, 2006.
十七/十八世紀 黃花梨官皮箱

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