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A small flat huanghuali document box and cover with a flat moulded lip to the lower edge of the top and the upper edge of the lower section with inlaid baitong rectangular lock plate formed to continue with the moulded edge, with a cloud shaped hasp with a pin hinge, both retained by split pins. The mitred, dovetailed corners are reinforced with inlaid baitong mounts with triangular bottom edges over the tielimu base tongue and grooved into the interior edge of the vertical boards. The beautifully figured single board top is tongue and grooved and lapped into the vertical boards and is inlaid at each corner with a ruyi shaped mount, the square hinges to the back retained by split pins.
Qing dynasty, 18th century.
Provenance:
Private collection, Chicago.
Dimensions
height: 5.5 cm width: 31.2 cm depth: 15.9 cmThe BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
