明末 / 清初 黃花梨官皮箱

of rectangular form, the cabinet constructed with plain straight sides, the cover hinged on the back of the box and opening to reveal a tray-like compartment, above four small and one long rectangular drawers set behind the two doors, the front embellished at the centre across the cover and the front doors with a circular huangtong lock plate set with a lobed ruyi-shaped clasp, above a pair of hinged pulls on the doors, the sides flanked by a pair of 'C'-shaped huangtong loop handles suspending from floral roundels, all resting on a slightly larger cusped base of corresponding form, the corners decorated and reinforced with applied huangtong mounts

The table cabinet is in overall good condition. There are minor bruises and scratches as expected of an item of this size that has been used in a domestic setting. There are minor scratches and losses to the fragile base. Interior: Minor areas of shrinkage are visible.
"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."

此官皮箱全黃花梨造，包括抽屜內壁與底板，十分講究。箱蓋掀開內有平屜，其下兩開門，門後設抽屜五個。底座鎪壺門式輪廓。此箱銅活用厚黃銅精工造面頁、合頁、拍子、拉手等。

此類箱子男女皆適用來存放梳妝用品，珠寶首飾以及其他貴重物件。也可以置於書桌上，便於收納文房書寫用具以及印璽。

羅伯特及雅各布遜等，〈明尼阿波利斯藝術博物館藏中國古典家具〉，明尼阿波利斯，1999年，頁188 – 189 載錄明尼阿波利斯藝術博物館藏的一具相似例子。