清十八世紀 黃花梨鑲白銅三層提盒

of rectangular form comprising a shallow upper tray above three stacked trays, the cover secured with a long metal pin, each tier with a beaded lip extending the circumference, all supported on a stepped base set with a handle formed of a humpbacked top rail and openwork spandrels on the sides, all detailed with a finely beaded margins, the corners reinforced with upright metal fittings extending into ruyi-heads on the cover, the well figured wood of warm reddish-brown colour

One of the ruyi-shaped metal plate fitting on the top cover is missing. the other mounts are oxidized. There are a few typical dents and overall wear consistent with age but overall the tiered box is in good condition and bears a fine patina.
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