Huanghuali Seal Chest

Huanghuali Seal Chest
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Huanghuali Seal Chest

Item code : HMS 1011056, HMS 1402078

Dimension : D26 W34 H32 CM

Regular Price: ฿120,000.00

Special Price ฿80,000.00

Availability: In stock

The top lid is raised at the center and gently sloping towards the edge. The faceplate, square hinges and corner are flush mounted with ornamental brass, and handles at the sides. A cloudhead motif lift-up hasp with opening extends from the lid edge fitting onto the lock receptacles on the doors. Hidden behind pair of doors are the little drawers, mounted with shaped pulls. Except for the curvilinear shaped of the base, it could be categorized as an clean line chest, and of exquisite craftsmanship.

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Dating from the Song dynasty (960-1279) onward, many examples are found of similarly shaped small chests with drawers and removable trays that reflected various uses. Officials used them as stationary boxes to contain writing implements, seals and red seal ink. When they were fit with folding mirror stand, ladies used them as cosmetic cases.

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