RARE Huanghuali Wooden Box with Chinese Antique Scales

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RARE Huanghuali Wooden Box with Chinese Antique Scales

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Sold Date: 10/08/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Beautiful Huanghuali Wooden Box and Scales
Country of Origin: China
Format and Dimensions: Hand scales for weighing small objects. Length 13 inches; width 3 inches; height 0.4 inch.
Description: Scales like this one were widely used in China for weighing small objects such as medicine herbs and precious metals. Content includes a wooden casing, a copper pan, a piece of copper counterweight, and the scales rod made of hard wood graduated with measurements in Chinese weight units. Missing are the original strings. What makes this scales unique is the "box" which is made with one of the most beautiful woods used in Chinese antique furniture and widely used in literary desk objects (Ming Dynasty). This wood is basically extinct now. For more information on Chinese woods for antiques: /chinese-furniture-knowledge/chinese-furniture-wood.html
Date: Not marked; c. middle to late 19thC
Condition: Fine. No chips or cracks. Original old wood and metal patina. The screw that holds the top and bottom wooden pieces is not original. A rare find.
My Guarantee: Allauthentic period antiques, guaranteed. No Reserve.This item is from my personal collection gatd in the last 50 years around Asia and guaranteed to be as described (for buyers with ebay feedback of at least 99.6%). Buyer to pay packing, shipping, and insurance by money order or cashiers check (U.S. domestic buyers ONLY) OR, for immediate shipment, with PayPal. Calculation of shipping costs below is for reference ONLY; actual shipping costs with insurance will be quoted, before or after sale ends.
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