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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
~ 2966
A LARGE HUANGHUALI RECTANGULAR DOCUMENT BOX
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The well-proportioned box with a single panel cover is of rectangular form, mounted to
the front with lobbed metal lock plate made of baitong that is cut to fit the beaded lip of
the box and cover, the sides set with a bail handle and a knocking plate, and fixed with a
cloud-form clasp.
7 ¿ in. (18 cm.) high, 16 Ω in. (42 cm.) wide, 8 ¬ in. (22 cm.) deep
HK$180,000-250,000 US$24,000-32,000
PROVENANCE
Grace Wu Bruce, 1996
The beautifully proportioned box with its finely figured wood and age-patinated surface is a
remarkable example of a classic design.

明十六/十七世紀 黃花梨箱
來源
伍嘉恩，1996年

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