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43. A H u a n g H u a l i B u r l s e A l B o x
18th Century

the finely crafted deep square box with cushion-shaped top, rounded corners and plain flat sides
raised on shallow corner supports, showing dramatic natural burl markings and a rich reddish patina.

4 × 3 × 4 inches (10 × 8 × 10 cm)
Provenance Private Collection, Hong Kong

Published Flacks, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way, London, 2014, p. 148
It is very rare to see a box made entirely of huanghuali burl. The shape and size of the box indicate it was made to serve as the
case for a seal.

十八世紀 黃花梨癭木印璽盒 10 × 8 × 10 厘米