A ROSEWOOD DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER Qing Dynasty

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A ROSEWOOD DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER Qing Dynasty Of rectangular form, with hinge mounts, the two short sides with metal bracket handles attached to scallop-edged white-metal mounts, the front with a scallop-edged lock plate, the edges of the covers fitted with ruyi plates, the top plate further attached by four circular bosses. 35.5cm (14in) wide x 28cm (11 1/2in) deep x 9.8cm (3 7/8in) high. Footnotes: 清木箱及蓋 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 ROSEWOOD DOCUMENT BOX AND COVER Qing Dynasty

Lot 0759

Estimate £800-£1,200

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£700

Collector's Treasures: Asian Art

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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