Dimensions:Height 11.5cm (4?1/2in),Length 14.5cm (5?3/4in),Width 6.2cm (2?7/16in),Weight 1269gCondition & Provenance:Alright,let’s closely examine this authentic Qing?dynasty rock?crystal rectangular covered box.This heavy transparent rock?crystal vessel has survived centuries without deep penetrating cracks,no major chip losses and no invasive restoration.You may inspect the snug?fitting lid with beveled corners,thick?walled rectangular body and solid base.Natural faint internal mineral veils and subtle cloud?like inclusions are inherent geological features of natural rock crystal,not later?formed damage.Gentle age?related wear and soft polishing abrasion appear along edges and corners,consistent with long?term handling and collection;there is no artificially applied fake patina.The whole box is finely hollowed out from a single substantial block of natural rock crystal,the walls are thick and substantial with crisply cut beveled edges,the lid fits tightly onto the main body.The interior space is clean and transparent.No modern re?polishing or chemical cleaning has altered the original crystal surfaces.This rock?crystal covered box originates from a distinguished private hard?stone collection based out of Los Angeles,California.The prior collector acquired this piece from a reputable Paris antiquities dealer back in the mid?1990s;it has remained safely preserved in this single?family private estate for more than thirty years and is being presented to public auction for the very first time.Description:This Qing?dynasty rock?crystal covered box is rectangular in form,carved from a large heavy block of natural clear rock crystal.The thick?walled body is paired with a matching fitted cover with beveled chamfered corners,rendering sharp clean outlines.The crystal material is predominantly transparent with natural faint internal cloud?like inclusions and veils typical of natural rock crystal.The interior is neatly hollowed for storage purpose.Rock?crystal containers were highly valued scholar?studio objects in Qing court and literati circles,used for storing incense,seal paste or small precious curios.The substantial weight,clean carving and fine material quality make this a fine representative example of Qing?dynasty rock?crystal craft,