Asian Art I - 22nd May 2013
Lot 226
A Chinese huanghuali seal chest 17th/18th century
Estimate £5,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £6800
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Description
A Chinese huanghuali seal chest 17th/18th century, the rectangular hinged cover lifting to reveal a tray, the two front doors flush to the body and opening onto four drawers, ruyi-shaped corner mounts, circular lock plate, loose handles and hinges in brass, 36.5cm x 33.9cm x 25.4cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Brian McElney Esq.
Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (I), p.236, No.193, where a similar chest dated to the Ming dynasty is illustrated.
十七/十八世紀 黃花梨官皮箱
來源：布萊恩·麥克艾尼收藏