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A ZITAN TWO-TIERED PICNIC BOX, TIHE
17th/18th century
Of rectangular form, comprising a cover, an
inner liner and two deep trays set on a base
frame with an overhead handle reinforced by
standing spandrels at the sides, the cover
secured with a long metal pin, the corners all
mounted with metal fittings.
14 3/8in (36.3cm) long, the base

$6,000 - 8,000

十七／十八世紀 紫檀雙層提盒

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A JICHIMU PORTABLE SCHOLAR’S
CHEST, TIXIANG
17th/18th century
Of rectangular form, the detachable framed
front panel fitted with a ruyi-shaped metal
pull beneath a metal catch, opening to
reveal six variously sized drawers, all fitted
with metal pulls and handles, the top of the
chest fitted with a humpback handle, the
wood attractively grained with characteristic
‘chicken feather’ pattern.
8 x 11 x 7 1/8in (20.2 x 28 x 18.9cm)

$4,000 - 6,000
十七／十八世紀 雞翅木提箱

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