明末 / 清初 黃花梨小箱子

小箱子，材美工良，採用木紋華美黃花木造。全身光素，蓋口及箱口起兩道陽線。正面裝方形銅面頁及拍子，箱身與蓋四周邊都包銅加固，蓋頂四角安花葉紋包角，兩側裝方形手提環。此箱子採用方銅面頁，方形手提環，觀感與一般圓形面頁與手環就不一樣。加上銅頁全用厚片，更覺小箱子厚重。厚片銅活亦能起較強的加固作用，以承載沉重寶物。

伍嘉恩，《明式家具經眼錄》，故宮出版社，北京，2015年，頁275

The box is in overall good condition with just minor pinhole bruises and pitting to the edges as visible in the catalogue photo. There is also oxidation to the metal mounts. Minor bruises and age cracks to the interior.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

現例小箱設計，與典型的大衣箱無異。有稱此類箱具為文件箱，但實際功用十分廣泛，包括收納文件，印璽，貴重物品如珠寶，現鈔以及銀兩等。值得一提的是體積類似如此件的小箱，通常都附帶有提環，顯示其經常被移動攜帶使用。