A LARGE HUANGHUALI SEDAN CHAIR BOX, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

A LARGE HUANGHUALI SEDAN CHAIR BOX
17TH-18TH CENTURY
Of stepped construction, the cover opens to reveal the removeable tray, which is set between two fixed rectangular compartments, above the large storage compartment. The box is fitted with huangtong corner mounts, round lockplate, and cloud-form hasp.
5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high, 29 in. (73.6 cm.) wide, 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) deep

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Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A WEST COAST COLLECTION