Auction | China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd.
2017 Autumn Auctions
Wooden Elegance—Classical Furniture from the Collection of Lu Ban Zhuang in Singapore

1016
Huanghuali pillow sedan-chair box(Late Ming/Early Qing Period)

12cm×71.5cm×17.5cm (4 3/4×28 1/8×6 7/8 in)


The narrow, rectangular T-shaped box comprised of thin panels of wood, the corners reinforced with baitong mounts, a circular lock plate and cloud-shaped hasp to the front, rectangular hinges at the back joining the cover to the box, the interior with two small compartments at either end and a removable shallow tray, the wood of a rich amber color.
Sedan chair document boxes were used by officials of Ming and Qing dynasties while traveling on sedan chairs.

Price estimate:
HKD: 160,000 - 260,000
USD: 20,500 - 33,300

Auction Result:
HKD: 531,000

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