17th-18th Century
with steeply rounded thick ribbed sides, the cover realistically modelled with moveable seeds.
Diameter 2 1⁄2 inches (6.4 cm)
The symbolism of the lotus flower and the tight-fitting cover make this box both suitable and practical for incense powder.
It is rare to see this form of box made of huanghuali rather than zitan.
十七-十八世紀 黃花梨蓮蓬形香盒 徑 6.4 厘米
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