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Chinese Finely Carved Huanguali Document Box

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Chinese rosewood Huanghuali document box with brass hardware including handles and lock latch. The surface of the box is finely carved in low relief of scrolling clouds and dragons. On the top surface, a roundel of double dragon design was placed in the center. The wood shows nice linear rosewood grain and a general warm patina, The base and the interior display aged accumulation and discoloration from use. It is dated to late Qing dynasty, late 19th century. This type of boxes were used in the study for scholars' objects or to storage documents.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	wood and brass
Condition:	Good. Patina throughout on the wood and on the brass.
Creation Date:	late 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	332071

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	8.25 in;	D.	9.25 in;
W.	40.01 cm;	H.	20.96 cm;	D.	23.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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