A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY

A CHINESE ZITAN, HONGMU AND SOFTWOOD-INLAID BOOK-SHAPED BOX AND COVER, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART1004475

The box is carved in imitation of a brocade-covered book box wrapped with a cloth tied to its top. The dark wood is decorated with lighter wood decorative inlays. The cover lifts up to reveal a tray with multiple compartments with pierced covers, and a single narrow drawer. 17.2 by 32 by 16 cm.

Please note: this lot contains huanghuali and hongmu and is therefore subject to the relevant trade restrictions in correspondence with CITES regulations. Customers should familiarize themselves with the relevant CITES regulations before bidding.