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A CARVED ZITAN BOX AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
The top and sides of the cover are intricately carved in low relief
with peonies, camellias and chrysanthemums. The sides of the
box are similarly decorated. The ruyi mounts on each of the top
corners and the side mounts and hinged lockplate are of huangtong.
7 in. (20 cm.) high, 16 in. (42 cm.) wide,
8 in. (21. 7 cm.) deep, box
HK$240,000-350,000 US$32,000-45,000
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