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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
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A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG
18TH-19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 黃花梨官皮箱
The rectangular chest has a domed top opening to reveal a single tray and the two single-panel doors
reveal fve drawers. The chest has brass ruyi-form top mounts, a circular lockplate and rectangular mounts
to the sides. The wood is of an attractive grain and has a deep caramel tone.
13æ in. (35 cm.) high x 12¡ in. (31.5 cm.) wide x 10Ω in. (26.5 cm.) deep
£5,000-8,000 $7,600-12,000
€6,800-11,000
PROVENANCE:
A distinguished private European collection, acquired between 1956-1959.
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