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