Ɏ A HUANGHUALI TRAVEL CHEST, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. Of rectangular form embellished with bronze mounts at the corners and edges, a hinged lid secured with a metal clasp over a circular plate opening to reveal the large compartment. The sides fitted with curved handles on the sides, all raised on a low base. The golden-hued huanghuali wood with a superb grain. Provenance: Masterpiece Arts House, Singapore. German private collection, acquired from the above on 29 June 1978. A copy of the original invoice accompanies this lot. Condition: Good condition with wear, manufacturing flaws, light scratches, natural flaws, few water marks, small nicks, minor losses to the mounts, and some of the fittings loose. Dimensions: 57 x 53 x 44 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 17 September 2010, lot 1264 Price: USD 13,750 or approx. EUR 18,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A brass-mounted Huanghuali seal chest, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the related form and metal mounts along the edges and corners. Note the much smaller size (19 x 15.3 x 15 cm). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.