A 'huanghuali' document box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century | 清十八 / 十九世紀 黃花梨蓋盒

A 'huanghuali' document box and cover

Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century

清十八 / 十九世紀 黃花梨蓋盒

the well-figured rectangular top panel above straight sides ending in a beaded edge, repeated on the lower section, huangtong ruyi-form mounts to all four top corners, rectangular metal straps to the sides, hinges, bail handles, and circular lockplate with cloud-form hasp, elm wood base panel

Height 5 ⅝ in., 14.3 cm; Width 13 ⅞ in., 35.2 cm; Depth 8 ¼ in., 21 cm