Huanghuali Book Chest

Early Qing Period
Chest
Cocobolo (Huanghuali)
23 × 14 × 15 cm

• The box has an elegant, rectangular shape and features an original patina that has developed over its surface. Both the lid and the base are edged with a smooth, fine rounded arc.
• The lid is constructed using visible tenons and dovetail joints for interconnection, and the same method is applied to join the four sides of the box body. The front has a circular panel with a cloud-shaped knob on it. There is an oval lifting ring on each side for easy handling and moving.

Reference: China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd.