A 'HUANGHUALI' THREE-TIERED PICNIC BOX AND COVER (TIHE) QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of rectangular form comprising a shallow upper tray above three stacked trays, the cover secured with a long metal pin, each tier with a beaded lip extending the circumference, all supported on a stepped base set with a handle formed of a humpbacked top rail and openwork spandrels on the sides, all detailed with a finely beaded margins, strap metal mounts reinforcing the base corners and handle

Evelyn's Asian Antiques, San Francisco, acquired in the mid-1980s.

The joinery to the handle is a bit loose.There is splitting to the corner of one box. The base of the boxes and the tray are all of another hardwood and it is possible that these are later added. There has been general consolidation and minor repairs and replacements consistent with age and use.Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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