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24. A H u a n g H u a l i i n C e n s e B o x
17th -18th century

of circular form, the flat top and sides with beaded borders, the mouth rim of the box stepped in to
support the flush-fitting cover, and the interior of the box with a slightly raised inward-angled lip.

Diameter 3 inches (7.8 cm)
The carefully crafted inward-angled rim on the interior of the box indicates that it was designed to prevent precious incense
from spilling when the cover is removed.

十七－十八世紀 黃花梨圓香盒 徑 7.8 厘米

25. A Z i ta n l o B e d o C tA g o n A l B o x
18th Century

the flat lid with cusped and stepped border, the bracket-lobed shallow sides with beaded rims, the
fine-grained timber with lustrous patina.

Width 3/8 inches (8.5 cm)
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十八世紀 紫檀葵式蓋盒 徑 8.5 厘米