A LARGE HUANGHUALI DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER 18th century

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A LARGE HUANGHUALI DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER 18th century Of rectangular form, the interior with long hinge mounts, the two short sides with metal bracket handles attached to scallop-edged mounts, the fittings attached to the cover by circular bosses flush with the surface of the wood, the wood of light brown tone. 55cm (21 5/8 in) wide x 37cm (14 5/8 in) deep x 15cm (5 7/8 in) high. Footnotes: 十八世紀黃花梨蓋箱 Compared with a huanghuali document box, 18th century, sold by Bonhams London, 6th November 2025, lot 323. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A LARGE HUANGHUALI DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER 18th century

Lot 0760

Estimate £600-£800

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£500

Collector's Treasures: Asian Art (DO NOT USE)

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