Lot 12
  • 12

A ZITAN PORTABLE DOCUMENT BOX (XIANG) QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Wood
  • Width 13 in
of rectangular shape with flushed sides and beaded rims, the corners, sides and edges reinforced with ruyi-form metal mounts, and loop handles to either side, the cover metal-hinged to the box, the front with a central circular lockplate and cloud-form hasp, all above a single drawer divided into two sections, one long and one short, the exterior mounted with quatrefoil escutcheons and openwork pulls