J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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Past Exhibition

Chinese Art from the Scholar’s Studio

March 13 - April 11, 2015

43.
A HUANGHUALI BURL SEAL BOX

18th Century

the finely crafted deep square box with cushion-shaped top, rounded corners and plain flat sides raised on shallow corner supports, showing dramatic natural burl markings and a rich reddish patina.

4 x 3 x 4 inches (10 x 8 x 10 cm)

Provenance
Private Collection, Hong Kong

Published
Flacks, Custodians of the Scholar’s Way, London, 2014, p. 148

It is very rare to see a box made entirely of huanghuali burl. The shape and size of the box indicate it was made to serve as the case for a seal.

十八世紀    黃花梨癭木印璽盒    10 x 8 x 10 厘米