Fine late 17th or 18th Century Chinese hardwood document box
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This auction is for a fine late 17th � or 18th Century Chinese wooden document box. It is quite rare for such an early piece to make it to the USA in a reasonably unrestored state so I hope you will find the condition to be a positive thing rather than a negative. Reminds me of the market for Windsor chairs that were always stripped to be rid of the 'ugly' old paint or Arts and Crafts furniture that was stripped to admire the wood better... and now everyone knows to leave well enough alone and both examples in original condition are far more valuable than any items that found their way to the dipper's tank, only to look like new after refinishing. As you know, most of these document boxes have ruyi brasses at the corner's of the lid so this box is a bit unusual but not� unprecedented� as Christie's sold a huanghuali picnic box last year with similar mounts on a box they dated to the 18th Century.Just added an image with one of the replaced corner brasses removed from the lid. Carefully removed the finish so you may be able to identify the wood this fine box is crafted from as it shouldn't matter being hidden anyway.PLEASE look at my photographs and ask questions if you require any explanation. If you would like more pictures, tell me what you want images of and be sure to include your email address.CONDITION: Probably the most pressing
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